Asus P5Q-EM DO - Manual (Page 23)

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-9
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.
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.
5. Position the CPU over the socket,
ensuring that the gold triangle is on the
bottom-left corner of the socket then fit
the socket alignment key into the CPU
notch.
The CPU fits in only one correct
orientation. DO NOT force the CPU
into the socket to prevent bending
the connectors on the socket and
damaging the CPU!
A
B
Load lever
Retention tab
Load plate
PnP cap
4A
4B
3
Gold
triangle
mark
Alignment key
CPU notch
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