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Installing CPU

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Installing CPU Before installing the processor, adhere to the following cautions: • The processor will overheat without the heatsink and/or fan, resulting in permanent irreparable damage. • Never force the processor into the socket. • Apply thermal compound evenly on the top of the processor before installing the heat sink. • Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. • If the CPU does not match the socket's Pin 1 and the socket's edge well, it will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation. Follow these instructions to install the CPU: 1. Raise the metal locking lever on the socket. Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation, it will only fit in one direction. 2. Replace the metal cover. 3. Push the metal lever back into locked position. GB-AEDTK 22

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Installing CPU
Before installing the processor, adhere to the following cautions:
•
The processor will overheat without the heatsink and/or fan, resulting in permanent
irreparable damage.
•
Never force the processor into the socket.
•
Apply thermal compound evenly on the top of the processor before installing the
heat sink.
•
Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.
•
If the CPU does not match the socket's Pin 1 and the socket's edge well, it will
cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.
Follow these instructions to install the CPU:
1.
Raise the metal locking lever on the socket. Remove the plastic covering on the CPU
socket.
Insert the CPU with the correct orientation, it will only fit in one direction.
2.
Replace the metal cover.
3.
Push the metal lever back into locked position.