Asus A7S-VM - Manual (Page 22)

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3. HARDWARE SETUP
CPU Installation
3. H/W SETUP
3.6.1 CPU Installation
Follow these steps to install a CPU.
1. Locate the ZIF socket on the motherboard.
2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90°-100°
angle.
3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its notched or marked corner matches
the socket corner near the end of the lever, while making sure that the CPU is
parallel to the socket.
4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.
5. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push down the
socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the socket indicating that it
is locked.
6. Attach the heatsink and fan to the CPU, if they were not pre-installed by the
vendor. Refer to the installation instructions that came with the heatsink and fan.
CAUTION! 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.
NOTES:
1. Do not forget to set the correct Bus Frequency and Multiple (frequency
multiple setting is available only on unlocked processors) for the processor
to avoid start-up problems.
2. Socket A processors requires a socket-mounted thermal resistor.