2.1 CPU Installation

Step 1.

Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90o angle.

Step 2.

Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with

 

the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.

Step 3.

Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it f ts in place.

 

 

 

 

The CPU f ts only in one correct orientation. DO NOT

force the CPU

 

into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.

 

 

 

Step 4.

When the CPU is in place, press it f rmly on the socket while you push

 

down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab

 

to indicate that it is locked.

 

 

Lever 90° Up

 

 

 

 

CPU Golden Triangle

 

 

 

Socker Corner

 

 

 

Small Triangle

 

 

STEP 1:

STEP 2 / STEP 3:

STEP 4:

 

Lift Up The Socket Lever

Match The CPU Golden Triangle

Push Down And Lock

 

 

To The Socket Corner Small

The Socket Lever

 

 

Triangle

 

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dis- sipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other . Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 12, No. 4 or CPU_F AN2, see Page 12, No. 3). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink.

16

Page 16
Image 16
ASRock 970 Extreme4 manual CPU Installation, Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink, To indicate that it is locked