3 install a cpu – Asus Terminator K7 User Manual

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Chapter 2: Basic Installation

2.3 Install a CPU

3. Take note of the notched

corners on the CPU picture
below.

5. Carefully insert the CPU into

the socket until it fits in place.

WARNING!

The CPU fits only in one orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into
the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU. If
the CPU does not fit completely, check its orientation or check for
bent pins.

6. Push down the lever to secure

the CPU. The lever clicks in
place indicating that the
socket is locked.

7. Connect the CPU fan cable to

the 3-pin CPU_FAN connector
on the motherboard. Refer to
the picture in step 1.

Notched Corners

Heatsink Fan

Notched Corner

Socket Lever

4. Position the CPU above the

socket such that its notched
or marked corners match
those of the notched corners
of the socket.

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