Hardware Installation
Preparing the Motherboard
The motherboard shipped in the box does not contain a CPU or memory. You need to purchase these to complete this installation.
Installing the CPU
Be very careful when handling the CPU. Make sure not to bend or break any pins on the back. Hold the processor only by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the processor.
Use the following procedure to install the CPU onto the motherboard.
1.Unhook the socket lever by pushing down and away from the socket.
2.Align the notches in the processor with the notches on the socket.
3.Lower the processor straight down into the socket with out tilting or sliding it into the socket
Make sure the CPU is fully seated and level in the socket.
4.Close the load plate over the CPU and press down while you close and engage the socket lever.
Installing the CPU Fan
There are many different fan types that can be used with this motherboard. Follow the instruction that came with you fan assembly. Be sure that the fan orientation is correct for your system case type and your fan assembly.
Align notches with notches on the CPU
EVGA 17
