2.3.1Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1.Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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P5QLD PRO CPU Socket 775

Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.

2.Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.

To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.

3.Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.

4.Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B).

Retention tab

A

B

Load lever

PnP cap Load plate

4B

4A

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