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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic protective cover. Do
not touch the CPU socket contacts.
3. Locate the triangle on the CPU and CPU socket, which indicates the location of Pin 1.
Holding the CPU by the edges with your thumb and index finger, align the triangle on
the CPU with the triangle on the socket. The CPU keys (the semi-circle cutouts) may
also be aligned against the socket keys as a guide.
CPU / Socket Keys
3.4 Processor and Heatsink Installation
Installing the LGA1200 Processor
1. Press the load lever down to release the load plate from its locking position.
Plastic Protective Cover
Load Lever
