Cpu Installation - ASROCK 775i65GV User Manual

2.1 CPU Installation

For the installation of Intel 775-Pin CPU,
please follow the steps below.
Before you insert the 775-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the
CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket. Do
not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found.
Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
Step 1. Open the socket:
Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing
down and out on the hook to clear
retention tab.
Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open po-
sition at approximately 135 degrees.
Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open po-
sition at approximately 100 degrees.
Step 2. Insert the 775-Pin CPU:
Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are
marked with black lines.
Step 2-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated
Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two
orientation key notches.
Pin1
orientation
key notch
775-Pin CPU
alignment key
orientation
key notch
775-Pin Socket Overview
Pin1
alignment key
775-Pin Socket