Cpu Installation; Installation Of Cpu Fan And Heatsink - ASROCK P4V88 User Manual

2.1 CPU Installation

Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90° angle.
Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner
matches the base of the socket lever.
Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the
CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.
Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push down
the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to
indicate that it is locked.
Lift Lever Up to 90°
STEP 1:
Lift The Socket Lever Up to 90°

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

This motherboard adopts 478-pin CPU socket to support Intel
®
Celeron CPU. It requires larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat.
You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to
improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are se-
curely fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU
fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see p.8 No. 2). For proper
installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and
the heatsink.
CPU Marked Corner
Socket Marked Corner
STEP 2/STEP 3:
Match The CPU Marked Corner
to The Socket Marked Corner
STEP 4:
Push Down And Lock
The Socket Lever
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