Gigabyte X399 AORUS Gaming 7 Users Manual - Page 14
Hardware Installation, the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
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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 CPU socket cap unless the CPU is inserted into the CPU socket. Save the cap properly and always replace it when the CPU is removed. Screw 1 Step 1: Screw 3 Screw 2 On the CPU metal load plate, there are three screws marked as 1, 2, 3. To loosen/tighten these screws, you need a T20 star screwdriver (or use the included T20 star wrench). The OPEN and CLOSE markings indicate in what order to loosen/tighten the screws. To open the CPU metal load plate, loosen the screws in 3>2>1 sequence. To close the CPU metal load plate, tighten the screws in 1>2>3 sequence. Step 2: To open the CPU metal load plate, start by loosening Screw 3, then Screw 2, and finally Screw 1. After all three screws are loosened, gently lift the load plate to its fully open position. Step 3: Use your fingers to pull up the tabs on the two sides of the CPU rail frame to release the CPU rail frame from the CPU socket. Then lift the rail frame. Step 4: Use one hand to hold the rail frame and the other to slide the CPU socket cap out of the rail frame. Step 5: Grasp the top portion of the CPU carrier frame and align the edges of the CPU carrier frame with the rails of the CPU rail frame. Then slide the carrier frame into the rails until the it stops sliding in. (Grasp the CPU carrier frame carefully, do not touch the socket contacts.) Hardware Installation CPU Rail Frame Rails Make sure the edges of the CPU carrier frame are installed correctly on the rails. - 14 -