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2.2.1 For Celeron, Pentium II & III CPU
The motherboard provides a Single Edge Contact(SEC)slot for processor packaged in an SEC
cartridge. Follow these steps to install CPU:
Mount the Universal Retention Mechanism (URM) & Insert the CPU: ( The illustration is just for
reference )
This URM was designed to accommodate 3 types of CPU Form Factor. ( SECC, SECCII & SEPP ). For
Example : Pentium II & Celeron family.
Note
: Please put a soft pad under M/B before the installation of URM.
Installation for SECC CPU :
1.
Leave space below each mounting hole for the fastener to protrude through the hole.
2.
Position URM on the M/B next to the slot1 connector.
3.
Push down retainer pin into respective fastener to secure URM onto the M/B.
4.
Push CPU into URM to contact with slot1.
5.
Make sure latching portion of CPU engaged with windows ledge of URM.
Installation for SECC II or SEPP CPU :
1.
Same as step (1) of SECC.
2.
Same as step (2) of SECC.
3.
Same as step (3) of SECC.
4.
Same as step (4) of SECC.
5.
Snap in 2 clips into side windows of URM to secure SEPP CPU.
If there is a fan on the CPU, Please plug in the fan cable to the three pin fan connector on the
motherboard (PFAN1).
2.2.2 For Socket 370 CPU
Before installing CPU, make sure the power is off. Locate the level bar on the PGA370 ZIF socket.
Push level bar away from the socket and pull upward 90 degrees. Insert the CPU into the socket.
Make sure the notch of the CPU corresponds with the white dot on the ZIF socket (the corner
without pin socket). Do not push in the CPU. Make sure all pins are aligned with the CPU socket. ON
the level bar.
2.3 Installation of Memory
P2/370A motherboard has 3x168-pin 64-bit Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets divided into
3 banks ( P2/370A-Z has 2x168-pin DIMM socket only ). You can install 3.3V Extended Data Output
(EDO)or Unbuffered Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM)memory. This will increase the system reliability.
2.3.1 Installation of 168-pin DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module)

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