Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 User Manual - Page 14

Hardware Installation, the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.

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B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. •• Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. •• To protect the socket contacts, do not remove the protective plastic cover unless the CPU is inserted into the CPU socket. Save the cover properly and replace it if the CPU is removed. Lever A Lever B Step 1: Push the lever closest to the "unlock" marking " " (below referred as lever A) down and away from the socket to release it. Step 2: Push the lever closest to the "lock" marking " " (below referred as lever B) down and away from the socket. Then lift the lever. Step 3: Gently press lever A to allow the load plate to rise. Open the load plate. (Note: DO NOT touch the socket contacts after the load plate is opened.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and carefully insert the CPU into the socket vertically. Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, carefully replace the load plate. Then secure lever B under its retention tab. The protective plastic cover may pop off from the load plate during the process of engaging the lever. Remove the cover. Save the cover properly and always replace it when the CPU is not installed. Step 6: Finally, secure lever A under its retention tab to complete the installation of the CPU. Hardware Installation - 14 -

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Hardware Installation
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Step 1:
Push the lever closest to the "unlock" marking "
"
(below referred as lever A) down and away from
the socket to release it.
Step 4:
Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers. Align
the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one
corner of the CPU socket (or align the CPU notches
with the socket alignment keys) and carefully insert
the CPU into the socket vertically.
Step 6:
Finally, secure lever A under its retention tab to
complete the installation of the CPU.
Step 5:
Once the CPU is properly inserted, carefully replace
the load plate. Then secure lever B under its retention
tab. The protective plastic cover may pop off from the
load plate during the process of engaging the lever.
Remove the cover. Save the cover properly and always
replace it when the CPU is not installed.
Step 3:
Gently press lever A to allow the load plate to rise.
Open the load plate. (Note: DO NOT touch the
socket contacts after the load plate is opened.)
B.
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from
•
the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
To protect the socket contacts, do not remove the protective plastic cover unless the CPU is
•
inserted into the CPU socket. Save the cover properly and replace it if the CPU is removed.
Step 2:
Push the lever closest to the "lock" marking "
"
(below referred as lever B) down and away from
the socket. Then lift the lever.
Lever A
Lever B