To install a CPU:1.Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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CPU Socket AM2

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

Socket l ever

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 the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.

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

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Gol d tri angl e

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Chapter 2: Basic installation