User Guide

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ASUS ESC8000 G3
8. Push the left load lever to slightly lift the load plate (G).
Do not insert the load lever into the retention tab.
9. Hold the edge then gently lift the load plate (H).
Load plate
Edge of the Load plate
The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to
prevent bending the CPU pins on the socket.
10. Prepare the CPU.
11. Align and position the CPU over the socket ensuring that the triangle mark on the CPU
matches the triangle mark on the socket box.
Triangle mark
12. Install the CPU into the slot.