MSI G45TM-E53 Series Owner's Manual page 20

▍ Hardware Setup ▍ Hardware Setup
CPU & Cooler Installaton
When you are nstallng the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top
to prevent overheatng. Meanwhle, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU
before nstallng the heat snk/cooler fan for better heat dsperson.
Follow the steps below to nstall the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong nstallaton wll
cause the damage of your CPU & manboard.
1. The CPU socket has a plastc cap on
t to protect the contact from damage.
Before you nstall the CPU, always
cover t to protect the socket pn.
3. The pns of socket reveal.
Important
Confirm f your CPU cooler s firmly nstalled before turnng on your system.dfgda-
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• Do not touch the CPU socket pns to avod damagng.
• The avalablty of the CPU land sde cover depends on your CPU packng.
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2. Remove the cap from lever hnge
sde (as the arrow shows).
4. Open the load lever.