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2.3 CPU Installation

In order to provide the LGA 1155 CPU sock- ets more protection and make the instal- lation process easier, ASRock has added a new protection cover on top of the load plate to replace the former PnP caps that were under the load plate. For the installa- tion of Intel® 1155-Pin CPUs with the new protection cover, please follow the steps

below.

1155-Pin Socket Overview

 

Before you insert the 1155-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 lever by pressing it down and sliding it out of the hook. You do not have to remove the pro- tection cover.

Step 1-2. Keep the lever positioned at about 135 degrees in order to flip up the load plate.

Step 2. Insert the 1155-Pin CPU:

 

Step 2-1.

Hold the CPU by the edge which is

 

 

marked with a black line.

black

 

 

Step 2-2.

Orient the CPU with the IHS (Inte-

line

 

grated Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1

 

 

and the two orientation key notches.

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ASRock Z77 Pro4 English CPU Installation, Step Orient the CPU with the IHS Inte, Grated Heat Sink up. Locate Pin1, Black