Chapter 2 Installing The Cpu; Installing The Cpu Cooling Fan; Installing The Cpu - ECS KN1 Extreme Manual

2.1 Installing the CPU

1. Angling the rod to 65-degree may feel
tight, continue to pull the rod to 90-
degree angle.
2. Position the CPU above the socket
such that its notched or marked corner
matches the socket corner near the base
of the lever, while making sure that the
CPU is parallel to the socket. Then in-
sert the CPU into the socket.
Warning: If the CPU does not fit, please change the insert orientation. Do not force the
CPU into the socket.
3. Close the socket by lowering and locking the lever.

2.2 Installing the CPU cooling FAN

1. Fasten the cooling fan supporting
base onto the CPU socket on the
motherboard.
2. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the
CPU fan connector. Please refer to the CPU
cooling fan user's manual for more detail
Actual angle
installation procedure.
Warning: We recommend that you apply the thermal tape to
provide better heat conduction between your
CPU and cooling fan.
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