Asus manual Central Processing Unit CPU, Installing the CPU, Asus A7V8X-LA motherboard

2. Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a Socket A (462) for the AMD processor. AMD processors offer gigahertz speeds to support all latest computing platforms and applications. The A7V8X-LA supports AMD Athlon™/Athlon XP™ 3200+ processors. This motherboard also supports 400/333/266MHz front side bus (FSB), and allows data transfers of up to 2.7 GB/s with PC2700 DDR.

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 a heatsink should be attached to the CPU to prevent overheating.

CPU NOTCH

TO INNER

CORNER

LOCK

LEVER

A7V8X-LA(KELUT)

AMD™ CPU

CPU NOTCH

A7V8X-LA(KELUT) Socket 462

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 fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!

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