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1.1.2
Intel LGA1366 Socket
1.
Locate the CPU socket on the
motherboard.
2.
Press the load lever with your
thumb (A), then move it to the left
(B) until it is released from the
retention tab.
To prevent damage to the socket
pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
3.
Lift the load lever in the direction of
the arrow to a 135º angle.
4.
Lift the load plate with your thumb
and forefinger to a 100º angle.
5.
Remove the PnP cap from the CPU
socket.
PnP cap
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
ASUS Motherboard installation guide
Retention tab
A
B
Load lever
6.
Position the CPU over the socket,
ensuring that the gold triangle is
on the bottom-left corner of the
socket, and then fit the socket
alignment key into the CPU notch.
CPU notch
Alignment key
Load plate
4
3
Gold
triangle
mark
1-3
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