Central Processing Unit (Cpu); Overview - Asus P4S800D User Manual

1.6

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1.6.1 Overview

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The Intel Pentium
triangular mark on one corner. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should
match a specific corner of the CPU socket.
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P4S800D
P4S800D 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 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. It is recommended that you install WinXP Service Pack 1.
3. Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before
installing a supported operating system.
4. For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/
info/hyperthreading.
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