3.System Installation

ADE-6050 User’s Manual

3.System Installation

This chapter provides you with instructions on ho w to setup your system. The additional information shows you how to install CPU / FAN and memory.

3.1Socket 478 Processors

3.1.1 Installing CPU

wCheck and confirm that you are going to install correctly CPU type and pin numbers.

wTake the screwdriver and releasing screw-nut of the socket 478.

wRotate mark of screw-nut to face the “OPEN”.

wAlign the pins of the CPU against the pinholes of the socket 478. Be sure to pay attention to the orientation of the CPU.

OPEN

Screw Nut

CLOSED

wPush down the CPU into the socket 478.

wRotate mark of screw-nut to face the “CLOSED”.

Note: Do not force the CPU into the socket. It may bend the pins and damage the CPU.

3.2Installing Cooling Fan

Warning For a safety landing, avoid leaving prongs on hard surface.

Instructions Smear thermal grease on the top of the CPU. Lower the CPU fan onto the CPU/CPU socket and secure it using the attachments or screws provided on the fan. Finally, attach the fan power cable to the CPUFAN adapter and be careful not to place the cable on the CPU cooling fan.

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Intel Intel Core Duo/Solo 945GM, ADE-6050 user manual System Installation, 3.1Socket 478 Processors 3.1.1 Installing CPU