2.1CPU Installation

Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90o angle.

Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever.

Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the

CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.

Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

 

CPU Marked Corner

 

Lever 90° Up

Socket Marked Corner

 

 

 

STEP 1:

STEP 2/STEP 3:

STEP 4:

Lift Up The Socket Lever

Match The CPU Marked Corner

PushDownAndLock

 

to The Socket Marked Corner

TheSocketLever

2.2Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

This motherboard adopts 462-pin CPU socket to support AMD Athlon XP / Duron CPU. It requires larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. 2). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink.

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