Cpu Installation - ASROCK FM2A88M Extreme4+ User Manual

2.1 CPU Installation

Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up
o
to a 90 angle.
Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the
socket such that the CPU corner with
the golden triangle matches the socket
corner with a small triangle.
Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the
socket until it its in place.
The CPU its only in one correct
orientation. DO NOT force the CPU
into the socket to avoid bending of
the pins.
Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it
irmly on the socket while you push
down the socket lever to secure the
CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab
to indicate that it is locked.
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