Asus A7N8X-E - Manual (Page 27)

ASUS A7N8X-E Deluxe motherboard 2-7
Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle,
otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU
into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!
2. Unlock the socket by pressing the
lever sideways, then lift it up to a
90°-100° angle.
3. Position the CPU above the
socket such that the CPU corner
with the gold triangle matches the
base of the socket lever.
4. Carefully insert the CPU into the
socket until it fits in place.
5. When the CPU is in place, push
down the socket lever to secure
the CPU. The lever clicks on the
side tab to indicate that it is
locked.
Gold triangle
Socket lever
90°-100° angle