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Preparing the Motherboard

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Preparing the Motherboard Installing the CPU Be very careful when handling the CPU. Make sure not to bend or break any pins on the back. Hold the processor only by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the processor. Use the following procedure to install the CPU onto the motherboard. 1. Unhook the socket lever by pushing down and away from the socket. 2. Lift the load plate. There is a protective socket cover on the load plate to protect the socket when there is no CPU installed. 3. Remove the protective socket cover from the load plate. 4. Remove the processor from its protective cover, making sure you hold it only by the edges. It is a good idea to save the cover so that whenever you remove the CPU, you have a safe place to store it. 5. Align the notches in the processor with the notches on the socket. 6. Lower the processor straight down into the socket with out tilting or sliding it into the socket Make sure the CPU is fully seated and level in the socket. 7. Close the load plate over the CPU and press down while you close and engage the socket lever. Align notches with notches on the CPU Installing the CPU Fan There are many different fan types that can be used with this motherboard. Follow the instructions that came with your fan assembly. Be sure that the fan orientation is correct for your chassis type and your fan assembly. EVGA 8

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Preparing the Motherboard
Installing the CPU
Be very careful when handling the CPU. Make sure not to bend or break any pins on the
back. Hold the processor only by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the processor.
Use the following procedure to install the CPU onto the
motherboard.
1.
Unhook the socket lever by pushing
down
and
away
from
the socket.
2.
Lift the load plate. There is a protective socket cover on
the load plate to protect the socket when there is no CPU
installed.
3.
Remove the protective socket cover from the load plate.
4.
Remove the processor from its protective cover, making
sure you hold it only by the edges.
It is a good idea to save the cover so that whenever you
remove the CPU, you have a safe place to store it.
5.
Align the notches in the processor with the notches on
the socket.
6.
Lower the processor straight down into the socket
with out tilting or sliding it into the socket
Make sure the CPU is fully seated and level in the socket.
7.
Close the load plate over the CPU and press down while you
close and engage the socket lever.
Installing the CPU Fan
There are many different fan types that can be used with this
motherboard. Follow the instructions that came with your fan
assembly. Be sure that the fan orientation is correct for your
chassis type and your fan assembly.
Align notches with
notches on the CPU