ASRock H71M-DG3 manual Insert the 1155-Pin CPU

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. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap).

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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 1155-Pin CPU:
Step 3-1.		Hold the CPU by the edges where		blackline
		are marked with black lines.
Step 3-2.		Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated
		Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the
		two orientation key notches.
	orientation key notch		alignment key
Pin1

Pin1

	alignment key
	1155-Pin Socket
orientation key notch
1155-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.

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