Cpu Installation - VIA Technologies P4MA PRO User Manual

Chapter 2
The VIA P4MA PRO mainboard supports the Intel
Northwood and Celeron
installing the CPU, ensure the CPU has a large-size heatsink and a cooling
fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If the heatsink and cooling fan
are not included with the CPU, contact your dealer to purchase and install them
before turning on the computer.

CPU Installation

Overheating will cause serious damage to the CPU
and system. Ensure the cooling fan and heatsink work
properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
WARNING!
CPU Installation
®
processors in the 478 pin package (PGA478). When
1. Pull the lever sideways away
2. Look for the dot/cut edge. The
3. Hold the CPU down firmly,
2-2
® ®
Pentium 4 Willamette/
from the socket. Then raise the
lever up to a 90-degree angle.
dot/cut edge should point to-
wards the lever pivot. The
CPU will only fit in the correct
orientation.
then close the lever shut to
complete the installation.