Central Processing Unit (Cpu); Installing The Cpu - Asus P7P55 LX JOOYON SI User Manual

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel
Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 processors.
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
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Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
P7P55 LX socket LGA1156
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A),
and then move it to the right (B) until it is
released from the retention tab.
To prevent damage to the socket pins,
do not remove the PnP cap unless
you are installing a CPU.
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socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing,
or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the
LGA1156 socket.
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP
cap.
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Load lever
A
Retention tab
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B