2.3 CPU (Central Processing Unit) Installation
All this point you should be familiar with the handling precautions; checked that you have all of
the necessary hardware for building your system; inspected the motherboard package contents;
and, looked at the layout of the motherboard. This chapter will take you step-by-step through
the process of installing the different hardware devices onto your new Transcend motherboard.
Caution!
1. Remember to always make sure the system power is off before installing or removing
any devices.
2. Don’t forget the static electricity precautions.
3. Be careful! Inserting hardware onto your motherboard incorrectly can damage it.
The motherboard has a ZIF Socket 370 which houses the CPU. A fan is necessary for the
CPU to prevent overheating. If no fan has been supplied with the CPU, purchase and install one
before you turn on your system.
WARNING! Be sure that sufficient air circulation is available across the processor’s
passive heatsink. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and
damage both the processor and the motherboard. You may install an auxiliary fan, if
necessary.
Please follow the steps below to install the CPU:
Step 1:
To install the CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the ZIF socket and
open it by first pulling the lever sideways away from the socket then upwards at a 90-degree
right angle. Insert the CPU in the correct direction, you should have a CPU fan to cover the face
of the CPU. With the added weight of the CPU fan, no force is required to insert the CPU. Once
completely inserted, close the socket’s lever while holding down the CPU.
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