Installing The Cpu - DFI EC510 User Manual

Installing the CPU

1. Make sure the system and all other peripheral devices connected to it have been powered-
off.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
3. Before installing the Intel CPU, remove the 8 mounting screws on the top side of the
system unit and then put them in a safe place for later use.
Chapter 3 Installing the Devices
Chapter 3
4. The system board is equipped with a surface mount LGA 1150 socket. This socket is exclu-
sively designed for installing a LGA 1150 packaged Intel CPU.
Important:
1. Before you proceed, make sure (1) the LGA 1150 socket comes with a protective
2. Make sure to keep the protective cap. RMA requests will be accepted and pro-
Mounting Screw
5. Unlock the socket by pushing the load lever down, moving it sideways until it is released
from the retention tab; then lift the load lever up.
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cap, (2) the cap is not damaged and (3) the socket's contact pins are not bent.
If the cap is missing or the cap and/or contact pins are damaged, contact your
dealer immediately.
cessed only if the LGA 1150 socket comes with the protective cap.
Retention tab
Protective
cap
Load lever
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