Where is the processor placed in a computer? Installing a new processor

Installation central processor and cooling systems. Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU on the motherboard.

Before installing the CPU, please read the following guidelines carefully:

Make sure the processor is compatible with system board

(The list of CPUs compatible with the motherboard is available on the motherboard manufacturer's website.)

Inspect the processor from the side contact group and visually locate the first contact. The CPU design is designed in such a way as to eliminate the possibility of incorrect installation of the device into the processor socket (CPU Socket). A special mark on the case, designed to orient the CPU before installing it in the processor socket, will help identify the first contact.

Apply a thin layer of thermal paste to metal surface CPU cases.

Do not turn on your PC until the CPU cooler is installed. Otherwise, there is a likely risk of processor failure due to overheating.

Set the CPU frequency according to the data specified in the specification. It is not recommended to set the frequency system bus outside the operating range provided by the specification. If there is a need to install increased frequency, please coordinate all related parameters by checking the characteristics of the key system components (processor, graphics card, RAM modules, HDD and etc.).

CPU Installation

Inspect the system board and processor. Locate the special triangular mark on the processor socket and CPU housing.

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU on the motherboard.

To eliminate the risk of hardware damage, before installing the CPU, turn off your PC and disconnect power cable from the power supply.

Do not use excessive force when installing the CPU into the socket. Before installing the processor, ensure it is oriented properly.

1 - Using caution, move the bracket upwards, first releasing it from the latch.

2 - Align the triangular mark indicating Pin 1 on the CPU with the triangular mark on the socket and install the CPU into the socket. Make sure the processor is in full contact with the socket surface. Once the CPU is installed, gently press it in the center with one finger, and then lower the lever and lock it in the closed position.

Cooling System Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing a CPU cooling system

1 - Apply a thin layer of thermal paste to the metal surface of the CPU housing installed in the motherboard processor socket.

2 - Install the cooling system on the processor.

3 - Secure the CPU cooler on both sides using the spring clip as shown in the image.

4 - To lock the spring clip, turn the cam clamp clockwise as shown in the image. If the cooling system is different from the original one, please refer to the Installation Guide included with the product.

5 - Connect the cooling fan power cable to the corresponding connector (CPU_FAN) on the system board.

When removing the processor, be extremely careful when separating the cooling system from the CPU. In some cases, this procedure is very difficult to complete, since the thermal paste in the contact area ensures a tight fit between the working areas of the processor and the radiator. Please be aware that careless handling and insufficient force may damage the CPU.

Hello everyone Today I will tell you how to install a processor in motherboard so that you don't have problems later. I will write what I know myself, and I have done this many times. So the most important thing in this, it seems to me, is to be careful. The processor is an expensive device, just like the motherboard itself, but the processor is often even more expensive.

The most important thing is to understand that you do not need to use any force when installing the processor into the motherboard! The slightest carelessness and the processor of Khan. Well, I’ve never had any tragedies, although I’ve been with computers for a long time, already from the 478th socket, which is shorter than 2003. And there were tons of processors, the only thing is that somehow I always only came across Intel processors, but if you install AMD, then almost everything is the same.

This is not a guide, but important points when installing the processor into the motherboard! I DO NOT advise you to put percentages at all according to some instructions in the form of an article on the Internet! If you really want to install the percentage, then you first need to watch videos on YouTube, and then install it! This is the best decision, believe me, it’s very easy to ruin the percent! Also the motherboard if the processor was installed incorrectly! In general, all this is very important!

So look. The first thing you need to understand is that the motherboard is full of all sorts of ports, slots, connectors and other things. And there is such a thing as a socket (socket), it is in the socket that you need to install the processor. This is what the socket looks like:

This Intel socket, AMD is about the same. But maybe there are some important differences, I don’t know, as I already wrote, it turned out that in my life I only had Intel. This is a socket, it has contacts that you DO NOT EVEN NEED TO TOUCH WITH YOUR HANDS, they are so delicate. Well, you can touch it, I just don’t recommend doing it! I've never touched

I hope that you understand that both the processor and the motherboard must be on the same socket! The motherboard must definitely support the percentage, otherwise you know, there are motherboards on the 775th socket that do not support quad-cores, although they are also on the 775th socket!

So, on this socket there is a metal clamping frame, it serves to firmly press the processor to the socket. Of course, it needs to be removed before installation; it is not completely removable, but folds back, so to speak. Here is this metal frame that opens to install the processor:

I’ll also say this, none foreign objects such as screwdrivers, pliers, and so on, all this needs to be removed away from the board. These tools can easily damage the board or scratch it, and both the former and the latter are all dangerous. Scratches can expose the veins on the board, these are the contacts, so to speak. Well, when installing the board into the case, you need to be even more careful, I think you already understood this

On the socket itself there are special protrusions for the processor so that it can be installed ONLY correctly. Well, on the contrary, the processor has special notches.

Here is the processor itself and these notches on it:

Here are the protrusions in the socket:

I repeat once again that neither the socket contacts nor the processor contacts should be touched!

After you have installed the processor, it is pressed with a special loop and the REQUIRED tight contact is created. Exactly what you need, no additional physical strength needed! Here is the installed processor:

I’ll even tell you this, you can believe it or not, but it seems like Intel processors can be installed LIMITED numbers once per socket. Honestly, I don’t know this, well, whether it’s true or not, but on the other hand, I’ll be honest, I’ve never installed the same processor more... well, probably more than five times on my board. Even the one I have now, I only took it out once in two years (I changed the thermal paste). That is, this LIMITATION still makes common sense. Because what needs to be done to remove the processor here and there once... well, for example, twenty times? This is no longer normal

After you have closed the processor, you can already apply thermal paste. I’ve already written about how to apply thermal paste, so if you’re interested, you can read it.

So another one important point. It is better to install the processor on a motherboard that is NOT yet in the case. To make it more convenient. The fact is that every bend in the motherboard is not good for it. If the motherboard is in a case, then bends are inevitable, because it stands on bolts, one might even say that it hangs on them! The motherboard can still withstand small bends, well, you put something there, take it out, you can’t see whether a bend is created or not. But in fact it is being created! But this is very dangerous, because such bends can lead to microcracks in the board (after all, there are copper tracks) and in the end it will NOT work stably!

Well, what else can I say. I think you understand that when you set the percentage, it must be clean, no dust, that is, everything must be clean, your hands must be dry. The processor should be taken ONLY from the sides so that there are no fingerprints left anywhere. Well, prints, I mean that they are a little greasy, and fat is not needed at all on the process, even in a minimal amount.

In general, everything I wrote is my personal opinion, my recommendations. I just treat hardware this way, very carefully, cautiously and attentively. That is why it has been working for me for years without a single glitch. In general, nothing has ever broken for me in more than ten years. I honestly say that nothing, not even hard disks didn’t break, although I always bought them used, now by the way they are also used

I’ll tell you again that if you’re planning to install the processor in the motherboard yourself and then apply thermal paste, I highly recommend spending a couple of hours watching videos on YouTube. See for yourself how and what to install, how it all looks, how, for example, the metal pressure plate on the socket opens. Still, you will be using the computer for a long time, so I advise you to take installing the processor into the motherboard very seriously!

Well, that's all, good luck in life and Have a good mood

27.08.2016

The article is illustrative in nature and everything you do is done at your own responsibility. In this article I will describe how to assemble a computer yourself. The very first thing you want to pay attention to before starting to assemble a computer is electrostatics, although in our time its influence is too exaggerated, but still.

In order to avoid unpleasant consequences from electrostatic charge, I recommend that you wash your hands thoroughly with soap before starting assembly. This will remove all accumulated electrostatics.

Now we can proceed directly to assembling what we will need from the tools. The first is a Phillips screwdriver, preferably marked PH2, the second is wire cutters and zip ties. Below is a photo of the necessary tools.

To build a computer, I will use the most inexpensive case, since the article is more likely for training beginners than for gourmet aesthetes.

The first thing you need to do is install a processor on the motherboard. This is best done by placing the motherboard on something soft.

Well-known manufacturers of motherboards include a special soft pad on top of it, and you need to place the motherboard with the components facing up.

If there is no special lining, then you can use foam rubber or place a box from the motherboard. Remember that you should never bend the motherboard, as it has many layers inside, in which tracks are millimeters thick.

Let's start installing the processor.

All processors are placed in special connectors called sockets. For example, we will assemble a computer with SOKET 939.

Today they no longer produce motherboards with such a socket as it is obsolete.

On the processor itself there is a special key, a small triangle in one of the corners. This was done to prevent Not correct installation. Before installing the processor, you should open the socket; to do this, you need to lift the metal bar up (strictly vertically).

The photo below is a closed socket without a processor.

Now carefully lift the metal lever up.

raise to strictly vertical position as in the picture below

Now, having aligned the keys on the processor and socket e (clearly visible in the photo above, a triangle is drawn in the lower right corner), carefully lower the processor into the socket. The processor should easily fit into the socket without any distortions. If something happens with effort, then you are doing something wrong. Below is a photo of a socket with a processor.

The photo clearly shows the combined socket and processor keys. Next, close the metal latch until it clicks. See photo below.

The processor is now installed. You can install a cooler. Depending on the socket modification, it is necessary to select the appropriate cooler since they differ in the method of fastening.

Before installing the cooler, you should make sure that the cooler is removed from the place where it is adjacent to the processor. protective film. If the cooler is not new, then you need to apply thermal paste. On new coolers, thermal paste is already applied at the factory.

Thermal paste is such a thick liquid, similar to thick sour cream, you need to apply it to the processor not very much so that there are no voids but also does not spill over the edges after installing the cooler. After the thermal paste has been applied, install the cooler.

The cooler mount has a special metal clamp with slots in it. Lower the cooler onto the processor and snap the clamps into place. There are several ways to mount a cooler; I will write about all of them separately in the article about coolers.

The next step connection in progress cooler fan. For this purpose, there is a special connector on the motherboard called cpu fan. It is usually located next to the processor and finding it is not difficult.

Connect the fan connector to the motherboard. There is a special key on the fan connector, so connecting it incorrectly will be problematic. See the picture below.

We combine the keys and connect the fan.

This completes the processor installation.

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At the very beginning I will say a point that concerns processor models and motherboards. Depending on what processor you are using, the types processor sockets they may differ.B in this case I use Intel processor and we will consider asinstall processor V LGA socket 775.

LGA 775 socket

To begin installation, you need to open it. In order to open the socket, the paw shown in the picture will help us.

It needs to be pressed down and moved to the side. Having freed the foot from the latch, lift it up 90 degrees.

Then you need to open the lid. The picture shows a protrusion on which you need to press lightly with your finger to lift this lid. It will lift itself.

Now the question arises: how to install processor? Which side? The processor is square and the socket is square. How to place it there and how to position it?
You MUST! View label. If we look at the socket in a larger view (see picture), we will see a triangular mark, which is indicated by a red arrow.

And if you look at the processor, it has exactly the same mark.

It is necessary that the label on the processor and the label on the socket match. That is, label to label.

Next we grab the processor by the edges. Under no circumstances by the CPU legs. Why? Yes, because we have a certain static charge on us and if we touch these contacts, the static charge can damage the internal electronic components.

And it fits in there easily.

And we see in the picture that the triangle on the processor coincides with the triangle on the socket. The processor is installed correctly.

The next thing to do is close the socket and secure it. Lower the lid

All. The foot has gone behind the latch, which means the processor is secured. You don't need to do anything else with the processor.
Processor installation is complete. Now you need to install a cooler on it.

Not many users have to deal with system assembly. It is not so difficult to assemble a computer yourself, but there are still many nuances in this matter that you will have to deal with. For example, not everyone knows about the motherboard.

Processor and motherboard operation

Before you figure out how to properly install the processor on the motherboard, it is worth understanding the task of these two components.

In order not to go into technical details, it’s best to express it figuratively. For example, a motherboard is nervous system PC. Thanks to the huge number of chips, each component receives required amount electric current. Thus, all elements will start working.

The processor in this case plays the role of the brain. This is a computing chip that is responsible for the results of any task in the system. It is also one of the main components that will help you launch the OS and work with any program. But, of course, for this you will need a RAM module, a hard drive and a power supply.

Processor Installation

How to install a processor on a motherboard with your own hands? It is enough to understand its configuration. The chip must be installed in a slot on the board called a socket. As technology advances inexorably, this type of connector is constantly changing.

Intel and AMD have great amount sockets that are suitable for certain generations of processors. Each chip has a certain number of legs with special placement. It is installed in the socket and should fit perfectly into the connector. Typically, the surface of the chip is covered with thermal paste, and a cooler with a radiator is installed on top.

The cooling system is also important in the system, and without it the computer will not work correctly. Installing it is part of the chip installation process. It is important to do everything necessary carefully and correctly.

First step

How to install a processor on a motherboard? This is not difficult to do, but you need to be careful. The most important thing is to choose correct format chip. The user will have to carefully understand all possible options and study necessary information.

What you should pay attention to? Typically, when assembling a PC, a user selects a processor and a video card, and then selects a motherboard. When choosing a chip, you should pay attention not only to the number of cores and operating frequency, but also to the socket. The most popular from Intel is Socket 1151.

How to install a processor on a motherboard? After determining the socket, you need to select the same one for system platform. If the system is based on 1151, then you need to select the appropriate connector on the board.

Second step

If you install a chip in a new motherboard, you need to place the board on a special foam mat. It is usually available bundled with the platform. This way you can protect yourself from static electricity.

Now we need to look at the motherboard. The largest rectangular connector is the socket for installing the chip. There is a special clamp next to it that needs to be lifted. If we're talking about about the Intel system, you also need to remove the metal processor cover, which protects the chip legs. There is also an option with a plastic plug.

Once you have freed up space to install the processor, you can remove it from the box.

Third step

How to install a processor on a motherboard? If we are talking about AMD, then you need to know one thing: the chip comes straight with thermal paste. On the one hand, this is good, since you don’t have to apply it to the surface of the processor yourself; on the other hand, you need to be careful not to lubricate it when installing the component.

WITH Intel chips things are different. Most new models are not presented with thermal paste, but it is applied to the radiator or included in the kit.

To install the chip correctly, you need to consider the processor legs and socket. Depending on the location of the grooves, you will need to install a chip. It is also worth paying attention to the triangle in the corner. It serves as a guide for correct installation of the processor.

Without using any serious force, you need to position the chip into the socket so that each leg fits into the holes. Afterwards it will be necessary to check the correct installation, but under no circumstances should you use force. At the end of the process, it will be enough to lower the lock lever or close the metal cover.

Cooler installation

When the user figures out how to install an Intel processor on the motherboard, he will have to deal with the chip cooler. Nothing will be difficult if this proprietary system cooling (CO). But there is a difference in installation Intel cooler and AMD.

The Intel CO has 4 legs that fit perfectly into the four holes on the system platform. You need to arrange everything so that the power is easier to connect to the connector. It is important that the wire does not hang down or cling to other elements. You need to place the cooler so that the legs fit into the holes and fix them.

AMD has a different mount. And if the question is how to install the processor on the motherboard, then you will have to figure out how to install the cooler. In the center of the radiator there is a bar in which there is a hole. There is a special lever on top of the system that will help secure it to the board.

To install the cooler correctly, you need to carefully place it on the chip so that the lever remains on top. Afterwards you need to start the lower one and top part into the grooves, and then fix the structure.

Chip replacement

Some users have to change the processor to a more powerful one. But to do this you will have to remove the outdated chip from the motherboard. To do this, you need to disconnect the cooling system from the power supply, then remove it and get to the processor.

In principle, this process is no different from installing components. Everything needs to be done in reverse order. The main thing to remember is that you should not use force or sharply pull on the cooler or processor. Otherwise, components on the motherboard may be damaged.

Replacing thermal paste

In this case, you will have to change the thermal paste. For some, this procedure may be difficult. But the matter is actually simple, since it does not require additional resources and special knowledge.

In general, changing thermal paste is necessary in any situation, since it is recommended to do this a couple of times a year. That's why the following information will be useful for all PC users.

So, to replace you need a cotton pad and alcohol. This way you can remove the old layer of thermal paste. Now you can start applying the protective layer. To do this you need to squeeze out a small amount of thermal paste to the middle of the metal processor cover. Usually an apple seed is enough to cover the entire surface.

To spread the thermal paste, you need to use a special spatula or an unnecessary credit card. Also, some users advise using a syringe to distribute the protective layer.