Micronics M5Pi System Board Manual

Installing a CPU

The M5Pi is designed to support 60 or 66MHz Pentium processors. Follow the steps below to install a processor:

1.Turn off the computer and remove the computer cover.

2.Locate the ZIF socket illustrated in Figure 2-1.

3.Lift the lever of the socket.

4.Locate pin 1 on the processor and pin 1 on the socket (Figure 2-1). Gently set the processor into the socket, making sure

pin 1 on the processor and pin 1 on the socket are aligned.

5.Push the lever down until it locks into place.

6.Make sure the CPU selection jumpers are set correctly (Chapter 2).

Warning:

Pentium processors require a heat-sink with a cooling fan. Failure to provide adequate cooling of the processor may seriously affect system performance or cause permanent damage to the processor.

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