2.3.1
Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
To prevent damage to the socket
pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
2. Press the load lever with your
thumb (A), then move it to the left
(B) until it is released from the
retention tab.
A
B
Load lever
Retention tab
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of
the arrow to a 135º angle.
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb
and forefinger to a 100º angle.
Load plate
4
3
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you
and the load lever is on your left.
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