GA-5EASV-RH Motherboard

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

2-1: Installing Processor and CPU Haet Sink

Before installing the processor and cooling fan, adhere to the following cautions:

1. The processor will overheat without the heatsink and/or fan, resulting in permanent irreparable damage.

2.Never force the processor into the socket.

3.Apply thermal grease on the processor before placing cooling fan.

4.Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.

5.If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it may damage the CPU. Please change the insert orientation.

2-1-1: Installing CPU

Step 1 Raise the metal locking lever on the socket. Step 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket. Step 3 Lift the metal cover.

Step 4 Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The CPU only fits in one orientation. Step 5 Once the CPU is properly placed, please replace the metal cover and push the metal

lever back into locked position.

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Gigabyte GA-5EASV-RH user manual Hardware Installation Process, Installing CPU