ASRock K7S41GX2 [13/40] 2 2 2 2 cpu installation cpu installation cpu installation cpu installation cpu installation

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2.12.1

2.1

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

CPU Installation

Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90

angle.

Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner

matches the base of the socket lever.

Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the

CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.

Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push

down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab

to indicate that it is locked.

2.22.2

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

This motherboard adopts 462-pin CPU socket to support AMD Athlon

XP / Duron

CPU. It requires larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissi-

pate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU

and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU

and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with

each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector

(CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. 2). For proper installation, please

kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink.

STEP 1:

Lift Up The Socket Lever

STEP 2/STEP 3:

Match The CPU Marked Corner

to The Socket Marked Corner

STEP 4:

Push Down And Lock

The Socket Lever

Lever 90° Up

Socket Marked Corner

CPU Marked Corner