MSI MS-9298 User Manual page 42

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Mainboard Setup Mainboard Setup
5. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated
well into the socket. If not, take out
the CPU with pure vertical motion
and reinstall.
7. Press down the load lever lightly onto
the load plate, and then secure the
lever with the hook under the reten-
tion tab.
Important
•
Read the CPU status in BIOS.
•
Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the plastic
cap covered (shown in Figure 1) to avoid damage.
•
Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the CPU installa-
tion only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the model you
purchased.
•
Please refer to the documentation in the CPU fan package for more details about the
CPU fan installation.
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6. Cover the load plate onto the pack-
age.
Important
•
Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly in-
stalled before turning on your system.
•
Do not touch the CPU socket pins to
avoid damage.