Preparing The Motherboard; Installing The Cpu - Zotac G45-ITX series User Manual

Intel G4X-ITX series Motherboard

Preparing the Motherboard

The motherboard shipped in the box does not contain a CPU or 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.
The following illustration shows CPU installtaion components
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 without tilting or sliding it into the socket.
Note: Make sure the CPU is fully seated and
level in the socket.
7. Close the load plate over the CPU and press
down while you close and engage the socket
lever.
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