Installing The Processor - Intel AL440LX Product Manual

CAUTION
Overtightening the captive nuts on the retention mechanism can damage the motherboard. Tighten
the captive nuts (E in Figure 3) to no more than 6.0 in.-lb. ± 1.0 in.-lb. (0.678 N-m ± 0.113 N-m).
4. Finger tighten all four captive nuts to make sure they start correctly on the threads of the
attachment studs.
5. To secure the mechanism, tighten the captive nuts with the torque screwdriver to no more than
6.0 in.-lb. ± 1.0 in.-lb. (0.678 N-m ± 0.113 N-m).

Installing the Processor

To install the processor, follow these steps:
1. Insert the processor in the retention mechanism (A in Figure 4).
2. Press down on the processor until it is firmly seated in the Slot 1 connector and the latches (B)
on the processor lock into place.
B
Figure 4. Installing the Processor
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