The CPU is the central processing unit, or brain, of the computer that determines its overall speed of performance. When installing a CPU, carefully match the pins of the CPU to the holes of the CPU support and position it correctly without forcing to smoothly insert all pins into their holes. Secure the CPU in place by clipping down the CPU lever lock, then install the heatsink and plug in the CPU power connector according to your motherboard manual.

2. CPU CPU OR CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT –often define as the brain of computer and the most critical component of a system unit. CPU is responsible for the speed of performance of your computer. A slow processor will always result in a slow computer.

3. Match the pins of the CPU to the holes of the CPU support.

4. Match the shape formaed by the holes from the CPU support to the CPU. This will be one of your guide in installing the CPU

5. Position the CPU making sure that all pins will be inserted inside the holes.

6. Do not push or force the CPU while inserting all pins on holes. Pins will be inserted smoothly if you position it correctly.

7. Secure the CPU by clipping the CPU using the CPU lever lock. 1 2

8. Install the Heatsink and plug the CPU power connector to the motherboard CPU power controller (Refer to your CPU motherboard manual for this.