Chapter 3
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KEMF-4010 User’s
Chapter 3
System Installation
Processor Installation
Processor Handling
Carefully follow the steps below in order to prepare the CPU for installation:
1. Remove processor from packaging.
2. Handle the CPU by grasping the substrate edges only with thumb and forefinger.
CAUTION
Do not touch processor contacts to prevent damaging the CPU.
Installing the CPU
Carefully follow the steps below in order to install the CPU:
1. Check and confirm that you are installing the correct CPU type.
2. Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever.
3. Align the gold triangle on the CPU with the similar marking on the socket (see figure
below).
Figure 5 CPU alignment in Socket AM2
