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Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup
5-3
5. Align the CPU key, which is a semi-
circle cutout, against the socket
key, which is the notch below the
gold color dot on the side of the
socket.
6. Align pin 1 of the CPU against pin 1
of the CPU socket.
7. Once both CPU and the socket are
aligned, carefully lower the CPU
straight down into the socket. (To
avoid damaging the CPU or the
socket, do not rub the CPU against
the surface of the socket or its
pins.)
8. With the CPU inside the socket,
inspect the four corners of the CPU
to make sure that the CPU is prop-
erly installed.
9. Once the CPU is securely seated
on the socket, lower the CPU load
plate to the socket.
10. Use your thumb to gently push the
socket clip down to the clip lock.
Warning: Please save the plastic 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 Pin 1
CPU Key