Asus M3A78-CM - Motherboard - Micro ATX Specifications download pdf (Page 19)

3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU

corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner

with a small triangle.

4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it ts in place.

The CPU ts only in one correct

orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into

the socket to prevent bending the pins

and damaging the CPU!

Gold triangle

Small triangle

5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket

lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side

tab to indicate that it is locked.

6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the

instructions that came with the heatsink package.

You can also refer to section 1.6.2 Installing

heatsink and fan for instructions.

7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard.

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if

you fail to plug this connector.

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