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SE440BX Motherboard Product Guide
19
Install the Retention Mechanism
To install the retention mechanism, follow these steps:
1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” (see page 17).
2. Find the Slot 1 connector on the motherboard (see Figure 4).
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D
A
C
B
A Retention bracket C Fastener retainer pins
B Press-fit fasteners D Slot 1 connector
Figure 4. Installing the Processor Retention Mechanism
3. Orient the retention bracket so the tab of the Slot 1 connector matches the corresponding
cutout in the retention bracket, then position the retention bracket on the motherboard.
4. Push each of the four fasteners through its mounting hole in the retention bracket, and then
through the motherboard mounting hole until you feel it snap into place.
5. Push a fastener retainer pin into the through hole of fastener until it is fully seated against the
top of the fastener. Repeat this step for each of the four fasteners.