Central Processing Unit (Cpu); Overview - Asus A7S333 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 A7S333 supports Athlon
"QuantiSpeed" data processing, large data caches, 3D enhancements and
266Mhz bus speeds.
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A7S333
A7S333 Socket A
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 section for installation details.
A fan and heatsink should be attached to the CPU to prevent overheating.
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