6.

Position the CPU over the socket,

 

 

ensuring that the gold triangle is on the

 

 

bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then

 

 

fit the socket alignment key into the CPU

 

 

notch.

Gold

 

 

triangle

 

The CPU fits in only one correct

mark

 

 

 

orientation. DO NOT force the CPU

 

 

into the socket to prevent bending

 

 

the connectors on the socket and

CPU notch

 

damaging the CPU!

 

 

Alignment key

7.Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer.

Some heatsinks come with pre-applied thermal paste. If so, skip this step.

The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If

it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek

professional medical help.

To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your finger directly.

8. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the

retention tab.

A

 

B

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