SMC Networks A8V-X manual Product introduction

2.Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle.

Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.

3.Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches

the socket corner with a small triangle.

4.Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!

5.When the CPU is in place, push

down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

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