MSI MS-9656 series - Manual (Page 17)

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Hardware Setup
6. After confirming the CPU direction
for correct mating, put down the
CPU in the socket housing frame.
Be sure to grasp on the edge of
the CPU base. Note that the align-
ment keys are matched.
8. C over the load plate onto the
package.
alignment
key
5. Lift the load lever up and open the
load plate.
7. Visually ins pect if the C PU is
seated well into the socket. If not,
take out the CPU with pure vertical
motion and reinstall.
Important
Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the CPU/
cooler installation only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depend-
ing on the model you purchase.