Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu); Step1-1 : Cpu Installation - Gigabyte GA-8SIMLP User Manual

Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Step1-1 : CPU Installation

Pin1 indicator
CPU Top View
Socket Actuation Lever
1. Pull up the CPU socket lever
and up to 90-degree angle.
3. Press down the CPU socket
lever and finish CPU installation.
M Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.
M If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause
improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.
Pin1 indicator
CPU Bottom View
Pin1 indicator
2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look
for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU
upper corner. Then insert the CPU
into the socket.
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