1.5

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

 

1.5.1

Overview

 

The AMD AthlonTm 64 processor has a gold triangle in one corner. This markU

indicates

the processor Pin A1 that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

K8V-F

K8V-F Socket 754

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Gold triangle

Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU!

1.5.2Installing the CPU

Follow these steps to install a CPU.

1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.

ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide

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Asus K8V-F, VIA VT8237, VIA K8T800 manual Central Processing Unit CPU, Installing the CPU