MSI MS-7082 Manual page 14

MS-7082 Micro ATX Mainboard
CPU, Heatsink & Fan Installation
When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink/
cooler fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the
heat sink/cooler fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on
the computer. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some silicon heat transfer compound
on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heatsinking.
Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooling fan correctly. Wrong instal-
lation will cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard.
1. The CPU has a plastic cap on it to
protect the contact from damage. Al-
ways cover it to protect the socket
pin until you are going to install the
CPU.
3. The pins of socket reveal.
2-4
2. Remove the cap from lever hinge
side (as the arrow shows).
4. Open the load lever.