EVGA X299 Micro User Manual page 120

EVGA X299 Micro (131-SX-E295)
3. Remove the BIOS chip by lifting it straight up.
Set it aside and insert the replacement chip.
Once installed, close the left door first and the
right door second, making sure both latch into
place; you will feel a click when this happens. It
is normal if the chip moves a little in the socket
when closing the left door. Lastly, close the
right door. Once both doors are closed, you've
successfully replaced the BIOS chip.
4. NOTE: THE BELOW IMAGES ARE USED TO SHOW WHAT
HAPPENS IF YOU ATTEMPT TO INSTALLED THE BIOS
CHIP **INCORRECTLY**:
a. If the chip is in backwards, the pins
will seat, but the top will overhang
the socket slightly, making it
impossible to seat the door properly
(See picture to the right; the red-
circled alignment mark is opposite of
where it is supposed to be).
b. When you push the left door, the
chip will lift off the right side pins
and the door will *NOT* fully close;
even if you attempt to close the right
door, it will not close completely. In
the last picture, you can see the result
of trying to close both doors with the
chip installed backwards: neither will
fully close. If forced, you will break
the doors off.
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