Cpu Installation - ASROCK E3C226D2I User Manual

2.3 CPU Installation

For the installation of Intel 1150-Pin
CPU, please follow the steps below.
Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if
the CPU surface is unclean or if there are any bent pins in 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. Disengage the lever by pressing
it down and sliding it out of the
hook.
Step 1-2. Keep the lever positioned at
about 135 degrees in order to flip
up the load plate.
Step 2. Remove the PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap).
1150-Pin Socket Overview
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Load Plate
Load Lever
Socket Body
Contact Array