III. INSTALLATION

The Motherboard As ShippedThe ASUS P2L97A is shipped with the attach mount bridges already installed.

INSTALLATION .III CPU

SEC slot for the

Pentium II processor

NOTE: Encircled items are points where the attach mount bridges are factory-installed

Installing the Pentium II Processor

1.Mount the Pentium II Retention Mechanism: The retention mechanism is designed to fit into the SEC slot only one way. Be sure to align the notch in the mechanism with the small rib on one side of the slot and that the mechanism is properly seated on the board. Then, screw the captive nuts in place.

TIP: Orient the mechanism’s lock holes toward the motherboard’s chipset (see motherboard layout for the location of the Intel 440LX AGPset).

WARNING! Do not overtighten the captive nuts. Doing so could damage your motherboard. Tighten captive nuts to no more than 6±1 inch/pound.

Lock holes

Captive nut

Captive nut

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