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2 installing the cpu – Asus P4P800-X User Manual

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.6.2 Installing the CPU

Follow these steps to install a CPU.

1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.

2. Unlock the socket by pressing the

lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-
100° angle.

Make sure that the socket lever is
lifted up to 90°-100° angle,
otherwise the CPU does not fit in
completely.

3. Position the CPU above the socket

such that its marked corner matches
the base of the socket lever.

4. Carefully insert the CPU into the

socket until it fits in place.

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!

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.

6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan

following the instructions that came
with the heatsink package.

7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the

CPU fan connector on the
motherboard.

Socket Lever

90 - 100

Gold Mark

Connect the 4-pin ATX power connectors after you install the CPU.