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2.5.2 CPU i nstall ati on

The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is designed for the AM2 socket. 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!

I nstalli ng the CPU

IMPORTANT! Before installing the

 

 

CPU, remove the two rubbers (A and

 

 

B) attached to the bottom of the

B

A

cooler / fan.

 

 

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