2.Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle.

90º ~ 100º angle

Socket Lever

Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle; otherwise, the CPU does not fit in completely.

3. Position the CPU above the

 

socket such that its marked

Gold Mark

corner matches the base of the

 

socket lever.

 

4.Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!

5.When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

After installation, make sure to plug-in the 4-pin ATX power cable to the motherboard.

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Chapter 2: Hardware information