2.3 CPU Installation

For the installation of Intel 2011-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below.

Load Lever

Load Lever

Contact Array

Socket Body

Load Plate

2011-Pin Socket Overview

Before you insert the 2011-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there are any bent pins in 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. Disengage the left lever by pressing it down and sliding it out of the hook.

Step 1-2. Disengage the right lever by pressing it down and sliding it out of the hook.

Step 1-3. Keep the right lever positioned at about 90 degrees in order to flip up the load plate.

Step 2. Insert the 2011-Pin CPU:

Pin1

Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edge with the

 

triangle mark(Pin 1) on your upper

 

right corner.

 

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ASRock X79 Extreme9 manual CPU Installation