3. Remove the CPU cap immediately over the second CPU slot. Press the 2 blue clips to remove the cap.
4. Unpack the CPU from the kit and peel off the protective layer of plastic on the bottom.
Be careful not to touch the thermal paste that is pre-applied to the bottom of the CPU.
5. Place the processor in the processor tray.
Note:
Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the processor tray is aligned with the pin 1 indicator
on the processor.
6. Flex the outer edges of the processor bracket and ensure that the processor is locked into the clips
on the bracket.
Note:
Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the bracket is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the
processor before placing the bracket.
7. Place the heat sink on the processor and push down on the base of the heat sink until the bracket
locks onto the heat sink.
NOTE:
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Do not press on the heat sink fins.
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Ensure that the 2 guide pin holes on the bracket match the guide holes on the heat
sink.
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Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the heat sink (circled red in the image below) is
aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the bracket before placing the heat sink onto the
processor and bracket.
2. Installing the CPU
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