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CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 754

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MS-7030 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 754 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. 2. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. 3. Look for the gold arrow. The gold arrow should point towards the lever pivot. The CPU can only fit in the correct orientation. 4. If the CPU is correctly installed, the pins should be completely embedded into the socket and can not be seen. Please note that any violation of the correct installation procedures may cause permanent damages to your mainboard. 5. Press the CPU down firmly into the socket and close the lever. As the CPU is likely to move while the lever is being closed, always close the lever with your fingers pressing tightly on top of the CPU to make sure the CPU is properly and completely embedded into the socket. 2-4

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MS-7030 ATX Mainboard
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 754
1.
Please turn off the power and
unplug the power cord before
installing the CPU.
2.
Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket.
Make sure to
raise the lever up to a 90-de-
gree angle.
3.
Look for the gold arrow. The gold
arrow should point towards the
lever pivot. The CPU can only fit
in the correct orientation.
4.
If the CPU is correctly installed,
the pins should be completely
embedded into the socket and
can not be seen.
Please note
that any violation of the correct
installation procedures may
cause permanent damages to
your mainboard.
5.
Press the CPU down firmly into
the socket and close the lever.
As the CPU is likely to move while
the lever is being closed, al-
ways close the lever with your
fingers pressing tightly on top of
the CPU to make sure the CPU is
properly and completely embed-
ded into the socket.
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