Hardware Installation
EVGA
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Preparing the Motherboard
The motherboard shipped in the box does
not
contain a CPU or memory. You
need to purchase these to complete this installation.
Installing the CPU
Be very careful when handling the CPU. Make sure not to bend or break any
pins on the back. Hold the processor only by the edges and do not touch the
bottom of the processor.
Use the following procedure to install the CPU onto the
motherboard.
1. Unhook the socket lever by pushing down and away
from the socket.
2. Align the notches in the processor with the notches
on the socket.
3. Lower the processor straight down into the socket
with out tilting or sliding it into the socket
Make sure the CPU is fully seated and level in the socket.
4. Close the load plate over the CPU and press down
while you close and engage the socket lever.
Installing the CPU Fan
There are many different fan types that can be used with
this motherboard. Follow the instruction that came with
you fan assembly. Be sure that the fan orientation is
correct for your system case type and your fan assembly.
Align notches with
notches on the CPU
