AMD Athlon Installation Manual page 5

23986—December 2000
3. Figure 3 shows the underside (pin side) of the processor. Notice how the pin array
at the two upper corners in the picture are angled and there are no pins in either
top corner. Notice also that there are no pin positions in the top corners of the
socket (near where it is labeled
so the processor and socket pin patterns match. When positioned properly, the 45°
cut corner of the processor will be next to the release pivot.
Corners with
Missing Pins
Figure 3. Underside of the Processor Showing Pin Corner Keys
4. Figure 4 shows the processor dropping into the socket. Notice how the corner
located near the release lever pivot is the 45° cut corner. This is verification that
the processor has been installed properly.
It should take no significant force to install the processor. This is a zero insertion
force socket (often referred to as a ZIF socket). If the processor does not fall into
the socket, check the pin alignment and make sure that the release lever is raised
up completely. If the installation of the processor requires any significant amount
of force, then something is wrong. (Check the pins, and lever position.)
"Socket 462"
Figure 4. Placing the Processor in the Socket
Socket A AMD Processor Installation Guide
). The processor must be positioned
Missing Pin
Positions
45 ° Cut
Corner
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