2-5
Hardware Setup
MS-7623
Chapter 2 
CPU & Cooler Installation
When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top 
to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU 
before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion. 
Follow  the  steps  below  to  install  the  CPU  &  cooler  correctly.  Wrong  installation  will 
cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard.
Pull  the  lever  sideways  away  from 
the  socket.    Make  sure  to  raise  the 
lever up to a 90-degree angle.         
1.
Look for the gold arrow of the CPU. 
The gold arrow should point as shown 
in the picture. The CPU can only t in 
the correct orientation.
2.
If the  CPU is correctly installed,  the 
pins should be completely embedded 
into the socket and can not be seen.  
Please note that any violation of the 
correct  installation  procedures  may 
cause  permanent  damages  to  your 
mainboard.
3. Press the CPU down  rmly  into  the 
socket  and  close  the  lever.    As  the 
CPU is likely to move while the lever 
is  being  closed,  always  close  the 
lever with your ngers pressing tightly 
on top of the CPU to make sure the 
CPU  is  properly  and  completely 
embedded into the socket. 
4.