Asus P4V8X-X 1.8.1 Overview, Notes on Intel® Hyper-ThreadingTechnology, CPU Compatible Mode, 2.Reboot the computer, Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.8Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1.8.1 Overview

The Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood/Willamette processor has a gold triangular mark on one corner. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket.

P4V8X-X

Gold Arrow

P4V8X-X Socket 478

•If the system becomes unstable when overclocking with an 800MHz FSB CPU, enable the CPU Compatible Mode item in the BIOS to lower FSB frequency. See section “2.4.1 JumperFree configuration” for details.

•Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU!

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 later versions only.

3.It is recommended that you install WinXP Service Pack 1.

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

To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:

1.Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Install the CPU.

2.Reboot the computer.

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