Installing The Cpu - EVGA Z370 FTW User Manual

EVGA Z370 FTW (134-KS-E377)
Preparing the Motherboard

Installing the CPU

Be very careful when handling the CPU. Hold the processor only by the edges and do
not touch the bottom of the processor.
Note: Use extreme caution when working with the
CPU to not damage any pins in the CPU
socket on the motherboard!
Use the following procedure to install the CPU
onto the motherboard:
1. Remove the plastic protective socket
cover by pulling it straight up. Be sure
not to damage any of the pins inside the
socket.
2. Unhook the socket lever by pushing
down and away from the socket.
3. Pull the socket lever back and the load
plate will lift.
4. Open the load plate and make sure not
to damage any of the pins inside the
socket.
Note: After removing the CPU socket cover, it is recommended to store it in case
you ever need to transport your motherboard. If you ever remove the CPU, it
is highly recommended to reinstall the socket cover.
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