Cpu Installation; Installation Of Cpu Fan And Heatsink - ASROCK 845GV-M User Manual

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2.1 CPU Installation

Step 1.

Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90

Step 2.

Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner

matches the base of the socket lever.

Step 3.

Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the

CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.

Step 4.

When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push

down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab

to indicate that it is locked.

Lever 90° Up

STEP 1:

Lift Up The Socket Lever

Intel

Pentium

grease between the CPU and the heatsink is also needed to improve heat

dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened

and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the

CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 9, No. 5). For proper installation,

please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and heatsink

vendors.

1 2

CPU Marked Corner

Socket Marked Corner

STEP 2/STEP 3:

Match The CPU Marked Corner

to The Socket Marked Corner

4 CPU requires larger heatsink and cooling fan. Thermal

angle.

STEP 4:

Push Down And Lock

The Socket Lever

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