2.4Lifting the power supply

You must lift the power supply unit (PSU) before you can install a central processing unit (CPU) and other system components.

To lift the PSU:1.Lay the system on its side on a
flat, stable surface.

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2.Locate and remove the twoscrews that secures the PSU to the chassis.
3. Lift the PSU in the direction of

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the arrow to a 900 angle.

When removing the PSU, make sure to hold or support it firmly. The unit may accidentally drop and damage other system components.

2.5Installing a CPU

The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 and AMD Sempron™ processors.

2.5.1Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly

The system package includes a pre-installed proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other models.

You must remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before you can install a CPU.To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:1.Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.

2.Using a Phillips screw driver, remove and set aside the four screws that secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the motherboard.

3.Carefully lift the fan and heatsink assembly, and set it aside.

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