Asus P5PE-VM Notes on Intel® H yper-Threading Technology, Install an Intel, 3.Reboot the computer, snaps into the retention tab, push the load lever (B) until it

6. Close the load plate (A), then	A
push the load lever (B) until it
snaps into the retention tab.
	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 I ntel ® H yper-Threadi ng Technol ogy

• 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 1.7.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 or later 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.

To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:

1.Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU in the 775-land package that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.

2.Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper ‑Threading Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.

3.Reboot the computer.

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