Asus P5K SE - Manual (Page 32)

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information
5. Position the CPU over the
socket, making sure that
the gold triangle is on the
bottom-left corner of the
socket then fit the socket
alignment key into the
CPU notch.
Alignment key
Gold triangle mark
6. Close the load plate (A), then
push the load lever (B) until it
snaps into the retention tab.
7. If installing a dual-core CPU,
connect the chassis fan cable
to the CHA_FAN1 connector to
ensure system stability.
A
B
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!
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb
and forefinger to a 100º angle (A),
then push the PnP cap from the load
plate window to remove (B).
Load plate
A
B
CPU notch