Intel X58, ICH10R user manual About Intel LGA 1366 CPU

Processor - the "central processing unit" (CPU); the principal integrated circuit used for doing the "computing" in "personal computer"

Front Side Bus Frequency - the working frequency of the motherboard, which is generated by the clock generator for CPU, DRAM and PCI BUS.

CPU L2 Cache - the flash memory inside the CPU, normal it depend on CPU type.

2-3-2 About Intel LGA 1366 CPU

This motherboard provides a 1366-pin DIP, LGA 1366 Land Grid Array socket, referred to as the LGA 1366 socket.

The CPU that comes with the motherboard should have a cooling FAN attached to prevent overheating. If this is not the case, then purchase a correct cooling FAN before you turn on your system.

NOTED! Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor’s heat sink and CPU cooling FAN is working correctly, otherwise it may cause the processor and motherboard overheat and damage, you may install an auxiliary cooling FAN, if necessary.

To install a CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the LGA 1366 socket and open it by first pulling the level sideways away from the socket then upward to a 135-degree angle. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation as shown below. The notched corner should point toward the end of the level. Because the CPU has a corner pin for two of the four corners, the CPU will only fit in the orientation as shown.

When you install the CPU into the LGA 1366 socket, there’s no force required CPU insertion; then press the level to locate position slightly without any extra force.

Pin-1

Indicator

Alignment key

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