CHAPTER 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2-1
Chapter 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 Central Processing Unit: CPU
Step 1: Install the Retention Mechanism.
Attach the Retention Mechanism to the Mainboard. Push the Plastic
lock to secure the Retention Mechanism into the mainboard.
Secure the processor by
pulling up the Retention
Mechanism Processor
Lock
Insert the processor
like inserting a PCI or
an ISA card
To release the
processor, push the
Retention Mechanism
Processor lock down
Step 2: Install the Processor.
Insert the Processor like inserting a PCI or an ISA card.
Step 3: Lock the Processor.
Lock the processor by pulling up the Retention Mechanism
processor lock shown above.
Note: The Retention Mechanism processor lock can only lock S.E.C.C. 2
and S.E.P.P. processor.
2.1-1 Processor Installation Procedure