Central Processing Unit (Cpu); Overview - Asus P4S800-MX SE User Manual

1.6

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1.6.1 Overview

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The Intel Pentium
mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a specific corner of the CPU
socket.
P4S800-MX SE CPU Socket 478
Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and
severely damage the CPU!
Notes on Intel
1. Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows XP, Windows
2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux,
use the Hyper-Threading compliler to compile the code. If you are using any
other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in
BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
2. We recommended that you install Windows XP Service Pack 1 and later
versions.
3. Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before
installing a supported operating system. See section "2.4.2 CPU
Configuration" for details.
4. For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/
info/hyperthreading.
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4 processor has a gold triangular mark on one corner. This
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Hyper-Threading Technology
Gold Arrow
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