MSI 790GX-G65 Series User Manual page 15

M S-7576 M ainboard
CPU & Cooler Installation
W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on
the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal
paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion.
Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. W rong installation will
cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard.
1. Pull the lever sideways away from
the socket. Make sure to raise the
lever up to a 90-degree angle.
3. If the CPU is correctly installed, the
p i n s s h o u l d b e c o m p l e t e l y
embedded into the socket and can
not be seen. Please note that any
violation of the correct installation
procedures may cause permanent
damages to your mainboard.
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2. Look for the gold arrow of the CPU.
T he gold arrow s hould point as
shown in the picture. The CPU can
only fit in the correct orientation.
4. Press the CPU down firmly into the
socket and close the lever. As the
CPU is likely to move while the lever
is being closed, always close the
lever with your f ingers pres sing
tightly on top of the CPU to make
sure the CPU is properly and com-
pletely embedded into the socket.