Installing The Processor - PC Chips M909G Series User Manual

Installing the Processor

This motherboard has a Socket 478 processor socket. When
choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of
the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the
clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the
quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory.
CPU Installation Procedure
Follow these instructions to install the CPU:
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Socket-478
1. Unhook the locking lever of the CPU socket. Pull
the locking lever away from the socket and raising
it to the upright position.
2. Match the pin1 corner marked as the beveled edge
on the CPU with the pin1 corner on the socket.
Insert the CPU into the socket. Do not use force.
3. Push the locking lever down and hook it under the
latch on the edge of socket.
4. Apply thermal grease to the top of the CPU.
5. Install the cooling fan/heatsink unit onto the CPU,
and secure them all onto the socket base.
6. Plug the CPU fan power cable into the CPU fan
connector (CPUFAN) on the motherboard.
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation
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CPUFAN