1.8Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard provides a Socket A (462) for CPU installation. The A7N8X-VM supports Athlon™ XP processors with “QuantiSpeed” data processing, large data caches, 3D enhancements and 333/266MHz bus speeds. AMD Athlon™ XP processors offer gigahertz speeds to support all the latest computing platforms and applications

A7N8X-VM

CPU NOTCH

TO INNER

CORNER

AMD™ CPU

LOCK

LEVER

CPU NOTCH

A7N8X-VM Socket 462

Each AMD CPU has a “marked” corner. This corner is usually indicated with a notch, and/or a golden square or triangle. Refer to this indicator while orienting the CPU. A fan and heatsink should be attached to the CPU to prevent overheating.

This motherboard does not support Athlon™ and Duron™ processors.

1.8.2 Installing the CPU

Follow these steps to install a CPU:

1.Locate the Socket 462 and open it by pulling the lever gently sideways away from the socket. Then lift the lever upwards. The socket lever must be fully opened (90 to 100 degrees).

2.Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The notched or golden corner of the CPU must be oriented toward the inner corner of the socket base nearest to the lever hinge.

The CPU should drop easily into place. Do not force the CPU into the socket to avoid bending the pins. If the CPU does not fit, check its alignment and look for bent pins.

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