Asus Z9NR-D12 - Manual (Page 29)

ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-9
2.3.2 Intel LGA1356 Socket
1. Locate the CPU socket on the
motherboard.
To prevent damage to the socket
pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb
(A), then move it to the left (B) until
it is released from the retention tab.
A
B
Load lever
Retention tab
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of
the arrow to a 135° angle (C), then
lift the load plate with your thumb
and forefinger to a 100° angle (D).
Load plate
D
C
4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU
socket.
PnP cap