Installing The Processor - ECS 865GV-M3 Series User Manual

Installing the Processor

This motherboard has a Socket 478 processor socket. When
choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of
the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the
clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the
quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory.
CPU Installation Procedure
Follow these instructions to install the CPU:
Pin1
Socket 478
1 Install your CPU. Pull up the lever
away from the socket and lift up to
90-degree angle.
2 Locate the CPU cut edge
(the corner with the pin hold
noticeably missing).
Align and insert the CPU correctly.
3 Press the lever down and apply
thermal grease on top of the CPU.
4 Put the CPU Fan down on the
retention module and snap the four
retention legs of the cooling fan into
place.
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation
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CPUFAN