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CPU Installation - 1366

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2.3 CPU Installation For the installation of Intel 1366-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below. Load Plate Contact Array Socket Body Load Lever 1366-Pin Socket Overview Before you insert the 1366-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. Step 1. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing down and out on the hook to clear retention tab. Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees. Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Step 2. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap). 1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. 16

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2.3
CPU Installation
2.3
CPU Installation
2.3
CPU Installation
2.3
CPU Installation
2.3
CPU Installation
For the installation of Intel 1366-Pin CPU,
please follow the steps below.
Before you insert the 1366-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if
the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket.
Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is
found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
Step 1. Open the socket:
Step 1-1.
Disengaging the lever by depressing
down and out on the hook to clear
retention tab.
Step 1-2.
Rotate the load lever to fully open po-
sition at approximately 135 degrees.
Step 1-3.
Rotate the load plate to fully open po-
sition at approximately 100 degrees.
Step 2.
Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap).
1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking
off the PnP cap.
2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after
service.
1366-Pin Socket Overview
Load Plate
Contact Array
Socket Body
Load Lever