Asus P5GC-VM - Manual (Page 23)

ASUS P5GC-VM 1-11
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
6. Close the load plate (A), then push
the load lever (B) until it snaps into
the retention tab.
A
B
The motherboard supports Intel ® LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.