Chapter 2: Installation
4.After removing the plastic cap, using your thumb and the index finger, hold the CPU at the north and south center edges.
5.Align the CPU key, the
6.Once both the CPU and the socket are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. (Do not rub the CPU against the surface of the socket or its pins to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.)
7.With the CPU inside the socket, in- spect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed.
8.Once the CPU is securely seated on the socket, lower the CPU load plate to the socket.
9.Use your thumb to gently push the socket clip down to the clip lock.
Warning: Please save the plas- tic cap. The motherboard must be shipped with the plastic cap properly installed to protect the CPU socket pins. Shipment without the plastic cap properly installed will cause damage to the socket pins.
CPU
CPU Socket
CPU
Align CPU keys with socket keys.
Load Plate 
