1.6Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1.6.1Overview

The motherboard has a Socket 478 for installation. The Intel Pentium 4/Celeron CPU has a “marked” corner. This corner is usually indicated with a notch, and/or a golden square or triangle. Refer to this indicator when orienting the CPU. A fan and heat sink should be installed on top of the CPU to prevent overheating.

Do not use processors with core speeds of less than 1GHz.

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Notes on Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

1. This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with Hyper-Threading Technology

2. Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versoins only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compliler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.

3.It is recommended that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1.

4.Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system.

5.For more infformaion on Hyper-Threading Technology,visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.

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