Hardware SetupKN9 SLI, KN9 Ultra, KN9S 2-92.5 Installing Hardware※ DO NOT scratch the motherboard when installing hardware. An accidentallyscratch of a tiny surface-mount component may seriously damage themotherboard.2.5.1 CPU Socket AM2※ DO NOT touch or bend the delicate pins on the CPU whenever you are holding it.The installation procedures vary with different types of CPU fan-and-heatsink assembly. Theone shown here is served for DEMO only. For detailed information on how to install the oneyou bought, refer to its installation guidelines.1. Pull out the socket lever away from thesocket and fully lift it up over 90-degreeangle.Locate and align the triangle mark withboth the CPU and the socket body.Vertically place the CPU with its pin-sidedown into the socket.Be careful to insert the CPU into thesocket. The CPU only fits in oneorientation with the socket. DO NOTforce the CPU into the socket.2. After placing the CPU into position, pushthe socket lever down into its lockedposition to secure the CPU. The leverclicks when it’s locked into position.3. The heatsink for CPU may have thermalinterface material attached to itsbottom. If not, applying a few squeezeof thermal paste to the CPU die will helpto increase the contact.