MSI X79A-GD45 PLUS Manual - Manual (Page 23)

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3. Open the load plate by pushng down on the hnge lever.
4. Grasp the tab, only t has rsen away from the socket, open load plate to full open
poston.
CPU & Cooler Installaton
When nstallng a CPU, always remember to nstall a CPU cooler. A CPU cooler s
necessary to prevent overheatng and mantan system stablty. Follow the steps below
to ensure correct CPU and CPU cooler nstallaton. Wrong nstallaton can damage both
the CPU and the manboard.
1. Open hnge lever. You can dentfy the hnge lever as below shown, t wth a
nterlockng feature on the other end.
2. Open actve lever.
Actve lever
Hnge lever
Interlock