2.4Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2.4.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the
•Check your motherboard to make sure that the PnP cap is on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/
•Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
•The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
2.4.2 Removing the storage drive assembly
1.Lay the system on its side, then locate and remove three storage drive assembly screws.
2.Lift the storage drive assembly, then set aside.
2.4.3 Installing
CPU
To install a CPU:
1.Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.
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