Central Processing Unit (Cpu); Overview - Asus A7N266-VM User Manual

2.4

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2.4.1 Overview

The motherboard provides a Socket A (462) for CPU installation. AMD
processors offer gigahertz speeds to support all the latest computing platforms
and applications. The A7N266-VM supports Athlon
"QuantiSpeed" data processing, large data caches, 3D enhancements and
266Mhz bus speeds.
A7N266-VM Socket 462
Each AMD CPU has a "marked" corner. This corner is usually indicated with
a notch, and/or a golden square or triangle. Refer to this indicator while
orienting the CPU. See the next page for installation details.
A fan and heatsink should be attached to the CPU to prevent overheating.
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