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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®
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Before you insert the
Step 1. Open the socket:
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Step 2. Insert the |
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Step | Hold the CPU by the edge which is |
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Step | Orient the CPU with the IHS (Inte- | line |
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and the two orientation key notches.
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