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Chapter 2
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard operates with AMD
processor. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket 462 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 cut edge. The
cut edge should point
towards the lever pivot. 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!
Duron
/Athlon™/Athlon XP
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Sliding
Plate
Cut edge
2-2
Open Lever
Close
Lever
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