What are three important considerations when installing a CPU on a motherboard that has just been upgraded? (Choose three.)

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What are three important considerations when installing a CPU on a motherboard that has just been upgraded? (Choose three.)

  • Antistatic precautions are taken.
  • The CPU is correctly aligned and placed in the socket.
  • The CPU contacts are first cleaned with isopropyl alcohol.
  • The CPU heat sink/fan assembly is correctly installed.
  • The CMOS battery is removed prior to installing the CPU.
  • Maximum insertion force is applied to the load lever so that the CPU is locked in place.

Explanation: Three important considerations to be taken when installing the motherboard are (1) antistatic precautions, (2) CPU pins are aligned correctly with the socket, and (3) the heat sink/fan assembly is installed correctly. The load lever should easily be locked into place when the CPU is assigned with the socket.

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