Intel Lga1356 Socket - Asus Z9NR-D12 User Manual

2.3.2

Intel LGA1356 Socket

1. Locate the CPU socket on the
motherboard.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb
(A), then move it to the left (B) until
it is released from the retention tab.
To prevent damage to the socket
pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of
the arrow to a 135° angle (C), then
lift the load plate with your thumb
and forefinger to a 100° angle (D).
4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU
socket.
ASUS Z9NR-D12
Retention tab
A
B
Load lever
C
PnP cap
Load plate
D
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