Installing a CPU
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C A U T I O N . Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend
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the pins and severely damage the CPU!
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S o c k e t L e v e r
S o c k e t L e v e r
S o c k e t L e v e r
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Lift up the socket lever to a
90°-100° angle.
Installing system memory
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C A U T I O N . A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one
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direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the
DIMM.
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90 - 100
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Position the CPU above the socket
such that the CPU corner with the
gold triangle matches the socket
corner with a small triangle.
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