Cpu Installation - MSI 919-98E2-001 Manual

CPU Installation

When 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.
1. Open the load lever and remove the
plastic cap.
3. After confirming the CPU direction for
correct mating, put down the CPU in
the socket housing frame. Be sure to
grasp on the edge of the CPU base.
Note that the alignment keys are
matched.
Important
Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket� If not, take out the CPU with
pure vertical motion and reinstall�
Alignment Key
2. Lift the load lever up to fully open
position.
4. Engage the load lever while pressing
down lightly onto the load plate.
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