5.Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch.

Alignment key

Gold triangle mark

6.Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

A

B

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

Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

• This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package with Hyper-Threading Technology.

•Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.

•Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 is recommended.

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

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

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