Installing Hardware; Installing The Processor - ECS G43T-M Manual

Installing Hardware

Installing the Processor

Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make
sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the
surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip
of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause
serious damage to the motherboard or its components.
On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors
near the processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling
fan is carelessly installed.
Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and
the clips. Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that
you can clearly see the motherboard and processor socket.
Before installing the Processor
This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system
bus frequency for the processor. You may be able to change these settings by making
changes to jumpers on the motherboard, or changing the settings in the system Setup
Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or other
components to run faster than their rated speed.
Warning: Over-clocking components can adversely affect the
reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system.
Over-clocking can permanently damage the motherboard by
generating excess heat in components that are run beyond the
rated limits.
This motherboard has an LGA775 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.
Installing the Motherboard
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