MS-7737

CPU & Cooler Installation

When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU cooler. A CPU cooler is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. Follow the steps below to ensure correct CPU and CPU cooler installation. Wrong installation can damage both the CPU and the mainboard.

1.Open hinge lever. You can identify the hinge lever as below shown, it with a interlocking feature on the other end.

2.Open active lever.

Hinge lever

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Active lever

Interlock

3.Open the load plate by pushing down on the hinge lever.

4.Grasp the tab, only it has risen away from the socket, open load plate to full open position.

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MSI Big Bang-XPower II manual CPU & Cooler Installation