Installation; Cpu Installation - EPOX EP-5P945-J3 User Manual

Always have the power supply unplugged and powered off when
inserting and removing devices within the computer chassis.

2-1 CPU Installation

Section 2 -- Installation
Step 1
Open load plate ( A ) , DO NOT touch socket contacts ( B ).
Step 2
Remove protective cover ( C ) from load plate. Please do not
discard the protective cover. Always replace the protective cover
if the processor is removed from the socket.
Step 3
Remove the processor from the protective cover. Do not
touch the bottom of the processor. The processor cover
should not be discarded. Always replace the processor cover if
the processor is removed from the socket.
Step 4
Hold the processor with thumb and index fingers as shown.
Ensure fingers align to the socket cutouts ( D ) , processor
notches ( E ) align to socket convexes ( F ). Place the
processor straight down without tilting or sliding in the socket.
The CPU is keyed to prevent incorrect insertion, do not
force the CPU into the socket. If it does not go in easily,
check for mis-orientation.
Step 5
Fan Clips
Place the fan heatsink onto the mainboard with the fasteners
align to the holes. Be care not to damage the thermal interface
material attached to the bottom of the heatsink. Rotate the
clips 90 degrees to lock the CPU cooler in place.
Connect the fan cable to the mainboard header JCPU_FAN.
When sending the mainboard for repair, please put back
this protective cover onto the socket.
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