Central Processing Unit (Cpu) - Asus A7N8X Series 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 A7N8X supports Athlon
"QuantiSpeed" data processing, large data caches, 3D enhancements and
333/266Mhz bus speeds.
® A7N8X
A7N8X Socket 462
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 page for installation details. A fan and
heatsink should be attached to the CPU to prevent overheating.
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