2.6.2 CPU installation

To install the CPU:

1.Locate the 775-pin CPU socket on the motherboard.

CPU Socket 775

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.

2.Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.

Retention tab

Pn P Cap

A

Loa d lever

B

This side of the socket box should fac e you .

To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.

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