MSI X79A-GD65 8D - CPU & Cooler Installation (Continued); Aligning CPU and Closing Plate; Securing the CPU Socket

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MS-7760 Manboard
7. Close the actve lever wth a smooth unform moton and latch to the socket.
8. Close the hnge lever wth a smooth unform moton and latch to the socket.
5. Lne up the CPU to 󰘰t the CPU socket. Be sure to hold the CPU by the base wth the
metal contacts facng downward. The algnment keys on the CPU wll lne up wth
the edges of the CPU socket to ensure a correct 󰘰t.
6. Carefully close the load plate and remove the plastc protectve cap.
Algnment Key