IBASE MI956 - Manual (Page 10)

INSTALLATIONS
6 MI956 User’s Manual
Installing the CPU
The MI956 board supports rPGA988B socket for Intel® Sandy Bridge
Dual Core mobile processors.
The processor socket comes with a screw to secure the processor. As
shown in the left picture below, loosen the screw first before inserting the
processor. Place the processor into the socket by making sure the notch
on the corner of the CPU corresponds with the notch on the inside of the
socket. Once the processor has slide into the socket, fasten the screw.
Refer to the figures below.
NOTE: Ensure that the CPU heat sink and the CPU top surface are in
total contact to avoid CPU overheating problem that would
cause your system to hang or be unstable.