MSI IA-945GC User Manual page 22

M S-9828 M ainboard
5. Lift the load lever up and open the
load plate.
7. Vis ually ins pec t if the CPU is
seated well into the socket. If not,
take out the CPU with pure vertical
motion and reinstall.
Important
1. Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system.
2. Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damage.
3. The availability of the CPU land side cover depends on your CPU packing.
2-4
6. 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 align-
ment keys are matched.
alignment
key
8. Cover the load plate onto the
package.