ASRock E3C224 manual Locate Pin1 and the two orienta- tion key notches

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.

Step 3. Insert the 1150-Pin CPU:

Step 3-1.Hold the CPU by the edge which is marked with a black line.

black line

Step 3-2.Locate Pin1 and the two orienta- tion key notches.

orientation key notch alignment key

Pin1

Pin1

orientation key	notch	alignment key
		1150-Pin Socket
1150-Pin CPU

For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.

Step 3-3.Carefully place the CPU into the socket.

Step 3-4.Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys.

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