Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu); Step 1-1: Cpu Installation - Gigabyte GA-8IEX Series User Manual

Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Step 1-1: CPU Installation

There are two types for CPU socket, please take note of installing.
Type 1
Angling the
rod to 65
1. Angling the rod to 65-degree maybe feel a
kind of tight , and then continue pull the rod
to 90-degree when a noise " cough" made.
Pin1 indicator
3. CPU Top View
M Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.
M If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause
improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.
Type 2
0
2. Pull the rod to the 90-degree directly.
Pin1 indicator
4. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look
for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU
upper corner. Then insert the CPU
into the socket.
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