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23986—December 2000

3. Figure 3 shows the underside (pin side) of the processor. Notice how the pin array

at the two upper corners in the picture are angled and there are no pins in either

top corner. Notice also that there are no pin positions in the top corners of the

socket (near where it is labeled

so the processor and socket pin patterns match. When positioned properly, the 45°

cut corner of the processor will be next to the release pivot.

Corners with

Missing Pins

Figure 3. Underside of the Processor Showing Pin Corner Keys

4. Figure 4 shows the processor dropping into the socket. Notice how the corner

located near the release lever pivot is the 45° cut corner. This is verification that

the processor has been installed properly.

It should take no significant force to install the processor. This is a zero insertion

force socket (often referred to as a ZIF socket). If the processor does not fall into

the socket, check the pin alignment and make sure that the release lever is raised

up completely. If the installation of the processor requires any significant amount

of force, then something is wrong. (Check the pins, and lever position.)

"Socket 462"

Figure 4. Placing the Processor in the Socket

Socket A AMD Processor Installation Guide

). The processor must be positioned

Missing Pin

Positions

45 ° Cut

Corner