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Hardware Installation Process

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GA-6FXSV2 Motherboard Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 2.1. Installing Processor and CPU Heat Sink Before installing the processor and cooling fan, adhere to the following cautions: 1. The processor will overheat without the heatsink and/or fan, resulting in permanent irreparable damage. 2. Never force the processor into the socket. 3. Apply thermal grease on the processor before placing cooling fan. 4. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. 5. If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation. 2.1.1. Installing CPU Step 1 Raise the metal locking lever on the socket. Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The CPU only fits in one orientation. Step 2 Replace the metal cover. Step 3 Push the metal lever back into locked position. 10

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GA-6FXSV2 Motherboard
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation Process
Before installing the processor and cooling fan, adhere to the following
cautions:
1.
The processor will overheat without the heatsink and/or fan, resulting in permanent
irreparable damage.
2.
Never force the processor into the socket.
3.
Apply thermal grease on the processor before placing cooling fan.
4.
Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.
5.
If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause
improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.
2.1.
Installing Processor and CPU Heat Sink
2.1.1. Installing CPU
Step 1
Raise the metal locking lever on the socket.
Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket.
Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The CPU only fits in one orientation.
Step 2
Replace the metal cover.
Step 3
Push the metal lever back into locked position.