Installing the CPU
1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been
powered down.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
3. Locate the LGA 1155 CPU
s o c k e t o n t h e s y s t e m
board.
Important:
The CPU socket must not
come in contact with any-
thing other than the CPU.
Avoid unnecessary expo-
sure. Remove the protec-
tive cap only when you are
about to install the CPU.
4. Unlock the socket by push-
ing the load lever down,
moving it sideways until it
is released from the reten-
tion tab; then lift the load
lever up.
Hardware Installation
Load lever
Retention tab
2
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