Supermicro Supero C7Z97-M User Manual page 35

5. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the
socket to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.)
6. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU
to make sure that the CPU is properly installed.
7. Use your thumb to gently push the load lever down to the lever
lock.
CPU properly
installed
Attention! 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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Chapter 2: Installation