Gigabyte MW50-SV0 Manual - Page 15

Hardware Installation

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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. - 15 - Hardware Installation

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Hardware Installation
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.
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 B
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.)
Lever A