Gigabyte GA-EX58-EXTREME User Manual page 14

B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
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.
CPU Socket Lever
Step 1:
Completely raise the CPU socket lever.
Step 3:
Use your thumb and index finger to hold the
protective socket cover as indicated and lift it
up vertically. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.
To protect the CPU socket, always replace the
protective socket cover when the CPU is not
installed.)
Step 5:
Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace
the load plate and push the CPU socket lever
back into its locked position.
GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard
Step 2:
Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket.
Step 4:
Hold the CPU with your thumb and index finger.
Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with
the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you
may align the CPU notches with the socket
alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU
into position.
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