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MS-7697
Chapter 1
CPU & Cooler Installaton
When you are nstallng the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top 
to prevent overheatng. Meanwhle, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU 
before nstallng the heat snk/cooler fan for better heat dsperson. 
Follow  the  steps  below  to nstall  the  CPU &  cooler  correctly. Wrong  nstallaton  wll 
cause the damage of your CPU & manboard.
Pull  the  lever  sdeways  away  from 
the socket.   Make  sure to  rase the 
lever up to a 90-degree angle.         
1.
Look for the gold arrow of the CPU. 
The 
gold arrow should pont as shown 
n the pcture. The CPU can only t n 
the correct orentaton.
2.
If the CPU s correctly nstalled, the 
pns should be completely embedded 
nto the socket and can not be seen.  
Please note that any volaton of the 
correct  nstallaton  procedures  may 
cause  permanent  damages  to  your 
ma
nboard.
3. Press the CPU down rmly nto the 
socket  and close  the  lever.   As  the 
CPU s lkely to move whle the lever 
s  beng  closed,  always  close  the 
lever wth your ngers pressng tghtly 
on top of the CPU to make sure the 
CPU  s  properly  and  completely 
embedded nto the socket. 
4.