Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD5 - 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

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Hardware Installation
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
ReadthefollowingguidelinesbeforeyoubegintoinstalltheCPU:
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
 (GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestCPUsupportlist.)
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
CPU to prevent hardware damage.
• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may
locatethenotchesonbothsidesoftheCPUandalignmentkeysontheCPUsocket.)
• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage
of the CPU may occur.
• SettheCPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeCPUspecications.Itisnotrecommended
thatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthe
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecicationsincludingtheCPU,graphics
card, memory, hard drive, etc.
1-3-1 Installing the CPU
A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
Alignment
Key
Alignment
Key
LGA1151 CPU
LGA1151 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
Notch
Notch
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2
devices.
Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to download
the latest version of apps.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.