Intel GA-8I915PM-FS Installation of the CPU and Heatsink, HT functionality requirement content

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1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink

Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions:

1.Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU.

3.Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and heatsink.

4.Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the CPU prior to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur.

5.Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

HT functionality requirement content :

Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires all of the following platform components:

-CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology

-Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology

-BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled

-OS: An operation system that has optimizations for HT Technology

1-3-1 Installation of the CPU

 

Fig. 1

Metal Lever

Gently lift the metal

 

lever located on the

 

CPU socket to the

 

upright position.

 

Fig. 3

 

Notice the small gold

 

colored triangle

 

located on the edge of

 

t h e C P U s o c k e t .

 

Align the

 

indented corner of the

CPU with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into position. (Grasping the CPU firmly between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into the socket in a straight and downwards motion. Avoid twisting or bending motions that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.)

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Fig. 2

Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket.

Fig. 4

Once the CPU is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the metal lever back into its original position.

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Contents GA-8I915PM-FS Table of Contents GA-8I915PM-FS Motherboard Layout 8I915PM-GABlock Diagram Hardware Installation Considerations Prior to InstallationFeature Summary CPUALC880 Codec Installation of the CPU and Heatsink HT functionality requirement contentInstallation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory Dual Channel DDR Memory Configuration Install expansion cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction Side Speaker OutATX12V / ATX Power Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power Connector FDD Floppy ConnectorIDE IDE Connector Azaliafp Front Audio Connector Fpanel Front Panel JumperCdin CD in Connector USB1 / FUSB2 Front USB Connector12 F11394 / F21394 Front Ieee 1394 Connector 13 IRSafemode Clrcmos Clear CmosBattery Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Main MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver D „ Load Optimized Defaults „ Set Supervisor Password„ Set User Password „ Save & Exit SetupStandard Cmos Features DateTime IDE Channel 0 Master/SlaveDrive a Halt onMemory Base MemoryAdvanced Bios Features Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Password CheckCPU Hyper-Threading Limit Cpuid Max. toNo-Execute Memory ProtectNote CPU Enhanced Halt C1E NoteIntegrated Peripherals Pata IDE Set toSata Port 0/2 Set to Sata Port 1/3 Set toOnboard LAN Boot ROM Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA USB 2.0 ControllerPower Management Setup Power On by RingResume by Alarm Power On by MouseAC Back Function Power On by KeyboardKB Power on Password PnP/PCI Configurations INTPC Health Status Memory Frequency Mhz Frequency/Voltage ControlMemory Frequency For Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingEnglish