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3.
Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU
corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner
with a small triangle.
4.
Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.
The CPU fits only in one correct
orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into
the socket to prevent bending the pins
and damaging the CPU!
5.
When the CPU is in place, push down the socket
lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side
tab to indicate that it is locked.
6.
Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the
instructions that came with the heatsink package.
You can also refer to section 1.6.2 Installing
heatsink and fan for instructions.
7.
Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard.
M3N78-AM
M3N78-AM CPU fan connector
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if
you fail to plug this connector.
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Small triangle
CPU_FAN
Gold triangle
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