MSI X79A-GD65 (8D) Series User Manual

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3. Open the load plate by pushng down on the hnge lever.
4. Grasp the tab, only t has rsen away from the socket, open load plate to full open
poston.
CPU & Cooler Installaton
When nstallng a CPU, always remember to nstall a CPU cooler. A CPU cooler s
necessary to prevent overheatng and mantan system stablty. Follow the steps below
to ensure correct CPU and CPU cooler nstallaton. Wrong nstallaton can damage both
the CPU and the manboard.
1. Open hnge lever. You can dentfy the hnge lever as below shown, t wth a
nterlockng feature on the other end.
2. Open actve lever.
Actve lever
Hnge lever
Interlock

MSI X79A-GD65 (8D) Series Specifications

General

Brand	MSI
Model	X79A-GD65 (8D) Series
Category	Motherboard
Language	English