Installing Hardware
Installing the Processor
Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the mainboard or any of the
On most mainboards, there are small surface
Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the clips. Also, install the cooling fan in a
Before installing the Processor
This mainboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and sys- tem bus frequency for the processor. You may be able to change these settings by making changes to jumpers on the mainboard, or changing the settings in the system Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not overclock processors or other components to run faster than their rated speed.
Warning: Overclocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system. Overclocking can per- manently damage the mainboard by gene rating excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits.
This mainboard has a Socket 462 processor socket. When choosing a proc- essor, 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.
The following processors are currently supported by this mainboard.
Athlon XP: 1500+~2000+, FSB: 266 MHz
Athlon: 650 MHz~1.4 GHz, FSB: 200 MHz, 266 MHz
Duron: 550 MHz~ 1.3GHz, FSB: 200 MHz
CPU Installation Procedure
The following illustration shows CPU installation components:
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