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Hardware Installation
This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics
covered in this section are:
q Preparing the motherboard
v Installing the CPU
v Installing the CPU fan
v Installing the memory
q Installing the motherboard
q Connecting cables and setting switches
Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precations.
Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source
before removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis.
Preparing the Motherboard
The motherboard shipped in the box does not contain a CPU and memory. You need
to purchase these to complete this installation.
Installing the CPU
Be very careful when handling the CPU. Make sure not to bend or break any pins on
the back. Hold the processor only by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the
processor.
Use the following procedure to install the CPU onto the motherboard.
1.
Unhook the socket lever by pushing down and away from the
socket.
2.
Lift the load plate.There is a protective socket cover on
the load plate to protect the socket when there is no CPU
installed.
3.
Remove the protective socket cover from the load plate.
4.
Remove the processor from its protective cover,making sure
you hold it only by the edges.It is a good idea to save the
cover so that whenever you remove the CPU, you have a
safe place to store it.
5.
Align the notches in the processor with the notches on the
socket.
6.
Lower the processor straight down into the socket with out
tilting or sliding it into the socket.
7.
Close the load plate over the CPU and press down while you
close and engage the socket lever.
Note: M ake sure the CPU is fully seated and level in
the socket.
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