MSI X58 Platinum Series User Manual page 18

M S-7522 M ainboard
CPU & Cooler Installation
W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on
the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal
paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion.
Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. W rong installation will
cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard.
1. Open the load level.
3. The CPU socket has a plastic cap on it
to protect the contack from damage.
Before you install CPU, always cover
it to protect the socket pin. Romove
the cap from the lever hinge side (as
the arrow shows).
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2. Lift the load lever up and open the
load plate.
4. After confirming the CPU direction for
correct mating, put down the CPU in
the socket housing frame. Be sure to
grasp on the edge of the CPU base.
Note that the alignment keys are
matched.
alignment key