HP D315 manual AMD Athlon XP Processor, Heat Sink, Processor, and Socket Assemblies

Chapter 2 System Overview

2.4.1 AMD ATHLON XP PROCESSOR

The systems covered in this guide feature the AMD Athlon XP processor. This processor is compatible with software written for most x86-type microprocessors including the AMD Duron and Intel Pentium-type processors and includes the following features:

♦QuantiSpeedTM architecture

♦128-KB L1 and 256-KB L2 full-speed caches

♦3DNow!TM professional technology (full SSE compatibility)

♦0.13 micron copper process technology

The Athlon XP processor uses a nine-stage, superscalar pipelined CPU core to process more instructions in a given clock cycle than other x86-type processors. Optimized for the Windows XP operating systems, the Athlon XP processor is also compatible with all earlier Windows operating systems (Windows 2000, ME, and 98). These systems use the Socket-A method of processor mounting as shown in Figure 2-7.

Heat Sink / Fan Assembly

Fan Power Cable

Heat Sink Retaining Clip

OPGA2 Package

Lock/Unlock Handle (Shown in unlock position)

Socket A

Figure 2-7.Heat Sink, Processor, and Socket Assemblies

NOTE: Heat sink types are not interchangeable. Also, these systems support processors using the OPGA2 package only.

2-10Compaq D315 and hp d325 Personal Computers Featuring the AMD Athlon XP Processor

Second Edition – March 2003