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Chapter 2
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard operates with Intel
TM
Tualatin
processors. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket 370
for easy CPU installation. The CPU should always have a Heat Sink and a
cooling fan attached to prevent overheating.
CPU Installation Procedures
1. Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Then, raise
the lever up to a 90-degree
angle.
2. Look for the gold arrow.
The gold arrow should point
towards the end of lever.
The CPU will only fit in the
correct orientation.
3. Hold the CPU down firmly,
and then close the lever to
complete the installation.
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system,
always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to
protect the CPU from overheating.
WARNING!
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Pentium
III, Intel
Open Lever
Sliding
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