Installing The Processor - Syntax SV266A User Manual

Installing the Processor

Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure
that you DO NOT scratch the mainboard or any of the surface-mount
resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan
scrapes across the mainboard, you may cause serious damage to the
mainboard or its components.
On most mainboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near the
processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is
carelessly installed.
Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the
clips. Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can
clearly see the mainboard and processor socket.
Before installing the Processor
This mainboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and sys-
tem bus frequency for the processor. You may be able to change these set-
tings by making changes to jumpers on the mainboard, or changing the set-
tings in the system Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not
overclock processors or other components to run faster than their rated
speed.
Warning: Overclocking components can adversely affect the reliability
of the system and introduce errors into your system. Overclocking can
permanently damage the mainboard by generating excess heat in
components that are run beyond the rated limits.
This mainboard has a Socket 462 processor socket. When choosing a pro-
cessor, consider the performance requirements of the system. Performance is
based on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of
the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache
memory.
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