Gigabyte GA-MA74GMT-S2 - Page 14

Hardware Installation - 14 -
B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
• Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the
power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
• DonotforcetheCPUintotheCPUsocket.TheCPUcannottiniforientedincorrectly.Adjustthe
CPU orientation if this occurs.
Step 1:
Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever.
Step 2:
Align the CPU pin one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark
on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the socket. Make
surethattheCPUpinstperfectlyintotheirholes.OncetheCPUis
positionedintoitssocket,placeonengerdownonthemiddleofthe
CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked
position.
CPU Socket
Locking Lever