Step 1-1: CPU Installation

Figure 1.

Socket

Pull the rod to the 90-degree directly.

Actuation

 

Lever

 

Figure 2.

Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU upper corner. Insert the CPU into the socket. (Do not force the CPU into the socket.) Then move the socket lever to the locked position while holding pressure on the center of the CPU.

Step 1-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation

Figure 1.

Apply the thermal tape(or grease) to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and cooling fan.

Figure 2.

Fasten the cooling fan supporting-base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Figure 3.

Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector, than install complete.

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