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Hardware Setup
MS-7740
Chapter 2
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Hardware Setup
MS-7740
Chapter 2
CPU & Cooler Installaton
When you are nstallng the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top
to prevent overheatng. Meanwhle, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU
before nstallng the heat snk/cooler fan for better heat dsperson.
Follow the steps below to nstall the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong nstallaton wll
cause the damage of your CPU & manboard.
Open the load lever. 1. Lft the load lever up to fully open
poston.
2.
After con󰘰rmng the CPU drecton for
correct matng, put down the CPU n
the socket housng frame. Be sure to
grasp on the edge of the CPU base.
Note that the algnment keys are
matched.
3. Remove the plastc cap. Engage the
load lever whle pressng down lghtly
onto the load plate.
4.
Algnment Key
Important
Vsually nspect f the CPU s seated well nto the socket. If not, take out the CPU wth
pure vertcal moton and renstall.