Cpu Installation; Installation Of Cpu Fan And Heatsink - ASROCK 970 Extreme3 R2.0 User Manual

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 the CPU corner with
the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.
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

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a
larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray
thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dis-
sipation. 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 14, No. 6 or CPU_FAN2,
see Page 14, No. 5). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the
instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink.
CPU Golden Triangle
Socker Corner
Small Triangle
STEP 2 / STEP 3:
Match The CPU Golden Triangle
To The Socket Corner Small
Triangle
18
o
angle.
STEP 4:
Push Down And Lock
The Socket Lever