The processor is probably the  most complex part of the computer. That’s why it is very important for it to be installed slowly and carefully into the socket.   Improper handling may cause damage to the cpu and make it useless. This guide  will help you to avoid any damages while installing  your S775 CPU.

As you probably know, processors are very sensitive to static electricity. An electrostatic discharge may cause malfunction of  your CPU. That’s why I recommend you to ground yourself before touching RAM, by using grounding strap or touch a metal faucet  pipe, or even your computer’s case.

Installing the CPU.

First you have to locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Then press the lever with your thumb and move it to the left until it is released from the retention tab.

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Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135 degrees angle. Lift the load plate with your thumb and  then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove it. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the socket alignment keys  should fit into the CPU notches. Close the load plate , then push the load lever until it snaps into the retention tab.

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Note : The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

Note that The Intel  processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU
before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan follow the steps below:

Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Make sure each fastener is oriented into the correct locking orientation,with the arrow pointing away from thinstall-sequence1e heatsink  and  the narrow groove directed outward.

Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Each fastener must snap  into the corresponding hole. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.