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APU & Heatsink Installation
When installing a APU, always remember to install a APU heatsink. An APU heatsink 
is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. Follow the steps 
below to ensure correct APU and heatsink installation. Wrong installation can 
damage both the APU and the motherboard.
1.  Pull the lever sideways away from the socket.  Make sure to raise the lever up to 
a 90-degree angle.
2.  Look for the gold arrow of the APU. The gold arrow should point as shown in the 
picture. The APU can only t in the correct orientation.   
3.  If the APU 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 motherboard.
4.  Press the APU down rmly into the socket and close the lever.  As the APU is 
likely to move while the lever is being closed, always close the lever with your 
ngers pressing tightly on top of the APU to make sure the APU is properly and 
completely embedded into the socket.