Step 2-2. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches.
orientation key notch | alignment key |
Pin1
orientation key notch | alignment key |
2011-Pin CPU | 2011-Pin Socket |
For proper inserting, please ensure to match the four orientation key notches of the CPU with the four alignment keys of the socket.
Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical mo- tion.
Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the sock- et and properly mated to the orient keys.
Step 3. Close the socket:
Step 3-1. Flip the load plate onto the IHS, then the cover will automatically come off by itself.
The cover must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service.
Step 3-2. Press down the right load lever, and secure it with the load plate tab under the retention tab.
Step 3-3. Press down the left load lever, and secure it with the load plate tab under the retention tab.
