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 benting 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 processor 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 or later version 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 that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.

2.Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). Under the Advanced BIOS Features Menu, make sure that the item HyperThreadingFunction 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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