Computer Hardware User Manual

ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.01-10
1.6.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
To prevent damage to the socket pins,
do not remove the PnP cap unless
you are installing a CPU.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A),
and then move it to the right (B) until it is
released from the retention tab.
A
B
Load lever
Retention tab
P8H61-M LX R2.0
P8H61-M LX R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the
arrow until the load plate is completely
lifted.
Load plate