2.6Installing a CPU

The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is designed for an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with up to 3.4 GHz core frequency and 800 MHz FSB.

2.6.1Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly

The system package includes a pre-installed proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other models.

You must remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before you can install a CPU.

To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:

1.Unplug the fan cable from the motherboard.

2.Using a Phillips screw driver, remove the four screws that secure the CPU fan and heatsink assembly to the motherboard.

3.Lift the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then set it aside.

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