MSI FM2-A55M-E33 series User Manual page 17

Follow the steps below to install the Apu & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will
cause the damage of your Apu & mainboard.
. pull the lever sideways away from the socket.
Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90-degree
angle.
2. Look for the gold triangle of the Apu. the gold
triangle should point as shown in the picture. the
Apu can only fit in the correct orientation.
3. if the Apu is correctly installed, the pins should
be completely embedded into the socket and can
not be seen. please note that any violation of the
correct installation procedures may cause perma-
nent damages to your mainboard.
4. press the Apu down firmly into the socket and
close the lever. As the Apu is likely to move
while the lever is being closed, always close the
lever with your fingers pressing tightly on top of
the Apu to make sure the Apu is properly and
completely embedded into the socket.
5. position the cooling set onto the retention mecha-
nism. hook one end of the clip to hook first.
6. then press down the other end of the clip to
fasten the cooling set on the top of the retention
mechanism. Locate the Fix Lever and lift up it .
7. Fasten down the lever.
8. Attach the Apu Fan cable to the Apu fan con-
nector on the mainboard.
iMportANt
While disconnecting the Safety hook from the fixed bolt, it is necessary to keep
*
an eye on your fingers, because once the Safety hook is disconnected from the
fixed bolt, the fixed lever will spring back instantly.
* Confirm that the Apu cooler has formed a tight seal with the Apu before boot-
ing your system.
* please refer to the documentation in the Apu cooler package for more details
about Apu cooler installation.
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