2.3 CPU Installation
This motherboard is bundled with one selected CPU operating at FSB1333 / 2.66GHz. Please do not remove ASRock CPU stickers on both sides of CPU socket on this motherboard. If the stickers are damaged, removed or bear the word “VOID”, ASRock is not responsible for the after service of this CPU.
In the future, you may adopt other compatible Intel 775-LAND CPU on this motherboard for upgrade purpose. For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below. ASRock reminds you that as long as you adopt other CPU on this motherboard, we will not be responsible for the after service of the bundled CPU.
ASRock CPU Sticker
775-Pin Socket Overview
Before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on 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. Disengaging the lever by depressing down and out on the hook to clear retention tab.
Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open po- sition at approximately 135 degrees.
Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open po- sition at approximately 100 degrees.
Step 2. Insert the 775-LAND CPU:
Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are marked with black lines.
