VIA Technologies A7F129 Manual page 32

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Configuration of the processor is carried out using the system setup
utility as described in the BIOS chapter. Configure the processor the
first time you turn on the assembled computer.
3.6.3.
First, remove the mainboard from the chassis. To remove the proces-
sor from the mainboard, follow these steps:
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Identify the pin-1 corner of the processor (the pin-1 corner
on the processor has a beveled edge).
Socket Lever
Align the pin-1 corners and drop the processor into the
Socket-462. The processor should drop into place without
any force. If it doesn't seat properly, check that you have
the pin-1 corner in the correct position.
Swing the locking lever down to lock the processor in place
and latch the lever under the catch on the side of the socket.
Plug the cable from the heat sink/cooling fan assembly into
the processor cooling fan power supply CPU FAN.
Removing the Processor
Disconnect the fan power cable from the mainboard.
Push the CPU socket lever slightly to the side and then
raise it as far as it can go. You will feel a resistance as the
processor is freed from the socket.
Remove the processor.
CPU
Processor
Installing the CPU

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