Asus P9X79-E WS - Product Introduction and Specifications

ASUS Motherboard installation guide 15
1.1.5 Intel LGA2011 Socket
1. Locate the CPU socket on the
motherboard.
2. Press the left load lever with your
thumb (A), then move it to the left (B)
until it is released from the retention
tab.
To prevent damage to the socket
pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
B
A
Load lever
B
C
A
4. Press the right load lever with your
thumb (A), then move it to the right
(B) until it is released from the
retention tab. Lift the load lever in the
direction of the arrow (C).
3. Slightly lift the load lever in the
direction of the arrow.