Follow the steps below to install the CPu & cooler
correctly. Wrong installation will cause the damage of
your CPu & mainboard.
.
Pull the lever sideways away from the socket.
make sure to raise the lever up to a 90-degree
angle.
2.
Look for the gold arrow of the CPu. the gold
arrow should point as shown in the picture. the
CPu can only fit in the correct orientation.
.
if the CPu is correctly installed, the pins should be
completely embedded into the socket and can not
be seen. Please note that any violation of the cor-
rect installation procedures may cause permanent
damages to your mainboard.
4.
Press the CPu down firmly into the socket and
close the lever. as the CPu is likely to move
while the lever is being closed, always close the
lever with your fingers pressing tightly on top of
the CPu to make sure the CPu is properly and
completely embedded into the socket.
5.
Position the cooling set onto the retention mecha-
nism. Hook one end of the clip to hook first.
6.
then press down the other end of the clip to
fasten the cooling set on the top of the retention
mechanism. Locate the Fix Lever and lift up it .
7.
Fasten down the lever.
8.
attach the CPu Fan cable to the CPu fan connector on the mainboard.
imPoRtant
mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the cooler in-
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stallation for Socket am CPus only. the appearance of your mainboard may
vary depending on the model you purchase.
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While disconnecting the Safety Hook from the fixed bolt, it is necessary to keep
an eye on your fingers, because once the Safety Hook is disconnected from the
fixed bolt, the fixed lever will spring back instantly.
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