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4. After removing the plastic cap, using your thumb and the index fi nger, hold
the CPU at the north and south center edges.
5. Align the CPU key, the semi-circle cutout, against the socket key, the notch
below the gold color dot on the side of the socket.
6. Once both CPU and the socket are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight
down into the socket. (To avoid damaging the CPU or the socket, do not rub
the CPU against the surface of the socket or its pins.)
7. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make
sure that the CPU is properly installed.
8. Once the CPU is securely seated on the socket, lower the CPU load plate to
the socket.
9. Use your thumb to gently push the socket clip down to the clip lock.
Warning: Please save the plastic cap. The motherboard must be shipped
with the plastic cap properly installed to protect the CPU socket pins.
Shipment without the plastic cap properly installed will cause damage
to the socket pins.
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Chapter 3: Installation