2.3 CPU Installation | | | | | | | | | | | |
For the installation of Intel 1155-Pin CPU, | | | | | | | | | | | |
please follow the steps below. | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Load Plate | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | Load Lever | |
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| | | Contact Array | | | | | | | |
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| 1155-Pin Socket Overview |
Before you insert the 1155-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
Step 1. Open the socket:
Step 1-1. Disengage the lever by pressing it down and sliding it out of the hook.
Step 1-2. Keep the lever positioned at about 135 degrees in order to flip up the load plate.
Step 2. Remove the PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap).
1.It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap.
2.This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service.
