Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 User Manual page 14

B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
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Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from
the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
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To protect the socket contacts, do not remove the protective plastic cover unless the CPU is
inserted into the CPU socket. Save the cover properly and replace it if the CPU is removed.
Lever A
Step 1:
Push the lever closest to the "unlock" marking "
(below referred as lever A) down and away from
the socket to release it.
Step 3:
Gently press lever A to allow the load plate to rise.
Open the load plate. (Note: DO NOT touch the
socket contacts after the load plate is opened.)
Step 5:
Once the CPU is properly inserted, carefully replace
the load plate. Then secure lever B under its retention
tab. The protective plastic cover may pop off from the
load plate during the process of engaging the lever.
Remove the cover. Save the cover properly and always
replace it when the CPU is not installed.
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Lever B
Step 2:
" Push the lever closest to the "lock" marking " "
(below referred as lever B) down and away from
the socket. Then lift the lever.
Step 4:
Hold the CPU with your thumb and index ingers. Align
the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one
corner of the CPU socket (or align the CPU notches
with the socket alignment keys) and carefully insert
the CPU into the socket vertically.
Step 6:
Finally, secure lever A under its retention tab to
complete the installation of the CPU.
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