Asus A7S8X-MX User manual for A7S8X-MX - Page 21

2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Socket lever 90°-100° angle Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle; otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. Gold triangle The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-9