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ASUS AP140R-E1 1U barebone server
2. Flip up the socket lever and push
it all the way to the other side.
3. Position the CPU above the
socket as shown.
4. Carefully insert the CPU into the
socket until it fits in place.
Socket Lever
90 - 100
Gold Mark
The CPU fits only in one
correct orientation. DO NOT
force the CPU into the socket
to prevent bending the pins
and damaging the CPU!
5. Carefully push down the socket
lever to secure the CPU. The lever
clicks on the side tab to indicate
that it is locked.
6. Apply the thermal interface
material (thermal grease) to the
top of the CPU. This thermal
grease should come with the CPU
package.