Asus P1-AH2 2.7.1 Overview, 2.7.2 Installing CPU, 2.7Central Processing Unit (CPU), CPU Socket AM2, To install a CPU:, 1.Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard

2.7Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2.7.1 Overvi ew

The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor.

The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU that is designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins the CPU!

2.7.2 I nstalli ng CPU

To install a CPU:1.Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.CPU Socket AM2

2.Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle.

Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; otherwise, the CPU will not fit in completely.

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