ASROCK X79 Extreme3 Quick Installation Manual page 14

For proper inserting, please ensure to match the four orientation key
notches of the CPU with the four alignment keys of the socket.
Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the
Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the sock-
Step 3. Close the socket:
Step 3-1. Flip the load plate onto the IHS, then
The cover must be placed if returning the
motherboard for after service.
Step 3-2. Press down the right load lever, and
Step 3-3. Press down the left load lever, and
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socket by using a purely vertical mo-
tion.
et and properly mated to the orient
keys.
the cover will automatically come off
by itself.
secure it with the load plate tab under
the retention tab.
secure it with the load plate tab under
the retention tab.
ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard