Asus P5Q SE/R - Manual (Page 31)

ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-7
2.3.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and
the load lever is on your left.
P5Q SE/R
P5Q SE/R CPU Socket 775
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
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb
and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A),
then push the PnP cap from the
load plate window to remove (4B).
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of
the arrow to a 135º angle.
Load plate
PnP cap
4A
4B
3