MSI Z68A-GD65 Series Manual page 17

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. Open the load lever.
3. After confirmng the CPU drecton for
correct matng, put down the CPU n
the socket housng frame. Be sure to
grasp on the edge of the CPU base.
Note that the algnment keys are
matched.
Important
Vsually nspect f the CPU s seated well nto the socket. If not, take out the CPU wth
pure vertcal moton and renstall.
Algnment Key
2. Lft the load lever up to fully open
poston.
4. Remove the plastc cap. Engage the
load lever whle pressng down lghtly
onto the load plate.
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