IPMTB-GS Motherboard Reference Guide 9
NOTE: The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into
the socket to prevent damaging the delicate CPU!
Alignment key
Gold triangle mark
7. Position the CPU over the socket
as shown.
8. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B)
until it snaps into the retention tab.
Alignment key
Gold triangle mark
4. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow (A).
Load plate
5. Lift the load plate with your
thumb and forenger (B).
6. Remove the socket cap
from the CPU socket (C).
3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
