Asus P5QL SE - Manual (Page 17)

ASUS P5QL SE 1-7
1.6.1. Installing.the.CPU
To install a CPU:
1.
Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
P5QL SE
Right
P5QL SE CPU socket 775
Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load
lever is on your left.
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