Supermicro Supero X9SPU-F User Manual page 30

X9SPU-F Motherboard User's Manual
1. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to
avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.)
2. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make
sure that the CPU is properly installed.
3. Use your thumb to gently push the load lever down to the lever lock.
CPU properly
installed
Warning: You can only install the CPU inside the socket only in one direction.
Make sure that it is properly inserted into the CPU socket before closing the
load plate. If it doesn't close properly, do not force it as it may damage your
CPU. Instead, open the load plate again and double-check that the CPU is
aligned properly.
Load lever locked
into place
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