5.Align the CPU key that is the
6.Once aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down to the socket. (**Do not drop the CPU on the socket. Do not move the CPU horizontally or vertically. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damage to the CPU or the socket.)
7.With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed.
8.Use your thumb to gently push the load lever down to the lever lock.
9.If the CPU is properly installed into the socket, the plastic PnP cap will be automatically released from the load plate when the load lever is pushed in the lever lock. Remove the PnP cap from the motherboard.
Note: Please save the plastic PnP cap. The motherboard must be shipped with the PnP cap properly installed to protect the CPU socket pins. Shipment without the PnP cap properly installed will cause damage to the socket pins.
Load Lever
CPU in the CPU socket
Plastic cap is released from the load plate if CPU properly installed.