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Chapter 2
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports AMD
processors in the 462 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called
Socket A for easy CPU installation. When you are installing the CPU, make
sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent
overheating. If you do not find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your
dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
CPU Installation Procedures
1.
Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Then, raise
the lever up to a 90-degree
angle.
2.
Look for the cut edge. The
cut edge should point to-
wards the lever pivot. The
CPU will only fit in the correct
orientation.
3.
Hold the CPU down firmly, and
then close the lever to com-
plete the installation.
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system,
always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to
protect the CPU from overheating.
WARNING!
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Athlon™, Athlon™ XP and Duron™
Sliding
Plate
Cut edge
2-2
Open Lever
Close
Lever
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