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23986—December 2000
Thank you for purchasing a Socket A AMD processor.
Before installing the new AMD processor in a system,
please review this installation guide in its entirety.
Note: The product(s) received may vary in appearance from the products illustrated.
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Failure to install the AMD Athlon™ or the AMD Duron™ processor properly
may adversely affect operation and may void your warranty coverage.
Socket A
AMD Processor
Installation Guide
DO NOT install the processor if it has been damaged!
Socket A AMD Processor Installation Guide
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- Page 1 Note: The product(s) received may vary in appearance from the products illustrated. Failure to install the AMD Athlon™ or the AMD Duron™ processor properly may adversely affect operation and may void your warranty coverage.
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Page 2: Recommended Configuration
Do not attempt to install these AMD processors with an inadequate power supply, memory, or other supporting components. For the latest information on the components that have been tested by AMD and are recommended for best performance, always check the AMD web site. For successful... -
Page 3: Installation Procedure
THERMAL FAILURE WILL RESULT—THE PROCESSOR WILL BE PERMANENTLY DAMAGED. Note: In this guide, the AMD Athlon or AMD Duron processor is installed in Socket A of the motherboard before installing the motherboard and processor assembly into the system chassis. This is usually the easiest way to install the processor and heatsink. - Page 4 Socket A AMD Processor Installation Guide 23986—December 2000 1. Figure 1 shows the processor socket on a motherboard. Note that the release lever on the side of the socket is down. This position is used to lock the processor in place.
- Page 5 Socket A AMD Processor Installation Guide 23986—December 2000 3. Figure 3 shows the underside (pin side) of the processor. Notice how the pin array at the two upper corners in the picture are angled and there are no pins in either top corner.
- Page 6 Socket A AMD Processor Installation Guide 23986—December 2000 5. Figure 5 shows the processor installed and the release lever lowered to lock the processor in place. With the processor now properly installed, the heatsink and fan assembly can be attached.
- Page 7 6. Figure 6 shows a sampling of the typical heatsink assemblies that are commonly used on the AMD socketed processors. Notice that the assemblies vary in size, fin density, and clip design. The appropriate heatsink to use will be determined by: •...
- Page 8 Socket A AMD Processor Installation Guide 23986—December 2000 7. Figure 7 shows the bottom of a heatsink with a step. The stepped portion fits over the top of the socket, where the legend is molded into the plastic. “Socket 462”...
- Page 9 Socket A AMD Processor Installation Guide 23986—December 2000 9. Figure 9 shows the proper way to remove the plastic film from the phase-change thermally conductive compound. Note: The phase-change thermal compound is very important to the efficiency and success of the heatsink. The compound must be applied evenly to the surface of the heatsink so it can (basically) melt and fill any microscopic voids in the surfaces of the processor and heatsink with a thermally conductive material.
- Page 10 Caution: Never push down on the heatsink. This can cause irreparable damage to the processor die. All force should be applied only to the clip . THIS IS WRONG! Figure 10. The WRONG WAY to Install a Socket A AMD Processor Heatsink...
- Page 11 THE PADS ARE ESSENTIAL. DO NOT REMOVE THEM! Figure 11. Side View of Heatsink and Clip on an Socket A AMD Processor...
- Page 12 Socket A AMD Processor Installation Guide 23986—December 2000 12. Figure 12 shows the first step in the installation of the heatsink. The heatsink must be placed on the processor with the short end of the clip attached to the center lug at the bottom of the socket. It should fit onto this lug with finger pressure alone.
- Page 13 Socket A AMD Processor Installation Guide 23986—December 2000 13. Figure 13 shows a side view of the heatsink with the clip installed on the center socket lug at the bottom of the socket. Notice how the heatsink rests on the rubber pads and not on the processor itself.
- Page 14 Socket A AMD Processor Installation Guide 23986—December 2000 14. Figure 14 shows a WRONG WAY to position the heatsink. Notice how the lower area of the stepped portion of the aluminum heatsink is resting on the higher end of the socket rather than flat on the processor die. If the heatsink is not contacting the complete surface of the processor die, the heatsink is non-functional.
- Page 15 Socket A AMD Processor Installation Guide 23986—December 2000 15. Figure 15 shows the heatsink clip being installed on the center lug at the top of the processor socket. To install this clip, push firmly only on the end of the clip.
- Page 16 Socket A AMD Processor Installation Guide 23986—December 2000 17. Figure 17 shows the clip being locked securely on the center lug. Keep the clip at the same level as the lug and press slightly inward so that the clip is hooked onto the center lug on the top end of the socket.
- Page 17 Socket A AMD Processor Installation Guide 23986—December 2000 19. No matter which tool is used, the clip must be aligned with the center socket lugs for the clip to fit. Figure 19 shows the clip aligned with the lug. This alignment is essential for the clip to lock.
- Page 18 Socket A AMD Processor Installation Guide 23986—December 2000 20. After installing the heatsink, the next step is to connect the fan. Figure 20 shows the wire from the heatsink fan being plugged into the motherboard connector marked . This connector is keyed so the power lead can only be installed “...
- Page 19 Socket A AMD Processor Installation Guide 23986—December 2000 21. The heatsink and fan are now fully installed. Figure 21 shows the installation. Figure 21. The Heat sink is Installed, the Installation is Ready to be Double-checked Before starting the system, be sure to check the following: The surface of the heatsink is not contacting any portion of the socket.
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Page 20: If You Need Help
Completing System Assembly Follow the instructions for mounting the motherboard with processor into the case, as outlined in the case literature. On the AMD website, there are general instructions on how to build a system. To review these instructions go to: http://www.amd.com/products/cpg/athlon-duron/howtobuild/howtobuild.html...