MSI 482 User Manual page 22

CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 939
1
. Please turn off the power and
unplug the power cord before
installing the CPU.
2. Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Make sure to
raise the lever up to a 90-
degree angle.
3. Look for the gold arrow of the
CPU. The gold arrow should
point as shown in the picture.
The CPU can only fit in the
correct orientation.
4. If the CPU is correctly installed,
the pins should be completely
embedded into the socket and
can not be seen. Please note
that any violation of the correct
installation procedures may
cause permanent damages to
your mainboard.
5. Press the CPU down firmly into
the socket and close the lever.
As the CPU is likely to move
while the lever is being closed,
always close the lever with
your fingers pressing tightly on
top of the CPU to make sure the
CPU is properly and completely
embedded into the socket.
Open Lever
Sliding
90 degree
Plate
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
2-4
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