Asus AP3000 • 4-4.Central Processing Unit (CPU), Install Retention, Mechanisms, Mechanism, Brace Bars

Setup Hardware .IV

CPU

IV. Hardware Setup

• 4-4. Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard has two connectors for processor retention modules. One retention module can have one Xeon processor installed. Before installing the CPU, secure the motherboard on the rubber pad and metal baseboard. (See p. 20.)

When only one processor is used, the other Slot 2 connector must be terminated with the provided front side bus termination module.

For memory installation, refer to the motherboard User’s Manual.

Captive Nut

Long Screw (aligned with spacers)

Short Screw

			Install Retention
			Mechanisms
	Two Dots	For the retention mechanism,
		there is a left and a right side. The
		left side has a single dot and the
		right side has two dots (when
		holding the motherboard with the
		ATX connectors to the left). Place
		the retention mechanisms’ holes
		over the screws and the Slot2.
		Screw four captive nuts onto the
		screws as circled in the picture on
		the right. Do not place the other
Single Dot
		captive nuts yet.

Install Retention

Mechanism

Brace Bars

Place the retention mechanism brace bar into the groove on the top of the retention mechanism as shown.

Retention Mechanism Brace Bar

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