5.Lift the load lever up and open the load plate.

Hardware Setup

6.After confirming the CPU direction for correct mating, put down the CPU in the socket housing frame. Be sure to grasp on the edge of the CPU base. Note that the align- ment keys are matched.

alignment key

7.Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall.

8.Cover the load plate onto the package.

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MSI G31M3-F - Motherboard - Micro ATX manual Lift the load lever up and open the load plate