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Chapter 2
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports Intel
mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA370 for easy CPU installation. When
you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling
fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not find the heat sink
and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turn-
ing on the computer.
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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