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AIMB-564 User Manual 10

1.5.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Figure 1.4: AIMB-564 CPU socket 775

2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left

(B) until it is released from the retention tab.

Note:

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is

facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.

Note:

To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the

PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.

Retention tab

Load lever

This side of the cam box

should face you.

PnP Cap