Central Processing Unit (Cpu); Overview - Asus P4V8X-MX User Manual

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1.6.1 Overview

The motherboard has a Socket 478 for installation. The Intel Pentium 4/Celeron
CPU has a "marked" corner. This corner is usually indicated with a notch, and/or a
golden square or triangle. Refer to this indicator when orienting the CPU. A fan and
heat sink should be installed on top of the CPU to prevent overheating.
Do not use processors with core speeds of less than 1GHz.
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P4V8X-MX CPU Socket 478
Notes on Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
1. This motherboard supports Intel
Technology
2. Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows
2.4.x (kernel) and later versoins only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading
compliler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems,
disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to ensure system
stability and performance.
3. It is recommended that you install Windows
4. Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before
installing a supported operating system.
5. For more infformaion on Hyper-Threading Technology,visit
www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.
ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard
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® Pentium ® 4 CPUs with Hyper-Threading
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XP and Linux
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