In the installation of a CPU onto a motherboard, how do you determine the orientation of the CPU into the sock

Question

a)There is no need to worry as there is only one way to insert the CPU.
b)Pin 1 of the CPU is on the top left hand corner of the IC.
c)Pin 1 of the CPU is on the top right hand corner of the IC.
d)There is a "notch" or label indicating Pin 1 of the CPU.

Answer 1

For most processors, a) applies.
b) and d) are also applicable for Intel cpu.
c) and d) are also applicable for AMD cpu.

Answer 2

The corner pin should be missing off on of the corners of the CPU. On the motherboard there will be a pin slot missing on one of the corners. Line these up

Answer 3

Here's the info you need...I had to do this too at one time... :-) There is a mark on the corner of the heat spreader of the CPU for orientation...And most all CPU sockets are Zero force (they just drop right in) installation.
http://www.howtobuildyourowncomputer.net/installing_the_motherboard_and_CPU.htm

Answer 4

from my experience there are usually 2 triangles in 2 corners so it cant go any other way without bending a pin

Answer 5

Go here
http://compreviews.about.com/od/tutorials/ss/DIYCPU.htm