Expansion Cards; External Connectors - MSI TX98 Manual

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To install a CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the ZIF
socket and open it by first pulling the lever sideways away from the socket then
upwards to a 90-degree right angle. Insert the CPU with the white dot as your guide.
The white dot should point towards the end of the level. The CPU has a corner pin
for three of the four corners, the CPU will only fit in the one orientation as shown as
follow. With the added weight of the CPU fan, no force is required to insert the CPU.
Once completely inserted, hold down on the fan and close the socket's lever.
IMPORTANT: You must set jumpers JP4 "DIP Switch for CPU Type" on
page 7
and jumper
JP3 "CPU Voltage Selection" on
page 7
depending on the CPU that you install.
CPU ZIF Socket 7

2-8 Expansion Cards

First read your expansion card documentation on any hardware and software
settings that may be required to setup your specific card.
Installation Procedure:
1. Read the documentation for your expansion card.
2. Set any necessary jumpers on your expansion card.
3. Remove your computer's cover.
4. Remove the bracket on the slot you intend to use.
5. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly.
6. Secure the card on the slot with the screw you remove in step 4.
7. Replace the computer's cover.
8. Setup the BIOS if necessary.
9. Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card.

2-9 External Connectors

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