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Chapter 2: Basic Installation
Chapter 2
2.1.2 CPU installation
Your motherboard's LGA1150 socket may come with the PnP cap on the load plate or with the
PnP cap under the load plate. Refer to the following sections on how to install your CPU based
on the placement of PnP cap on your CPU socket's load plate.
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LGA1150 socket (PnP cap on the load plate)
Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. DO NOT install a
CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket.
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The CPU ts in only one orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending
the pins on the socket or damaging the CPU.