Chapter 2
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 for easy CPU installation. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
CPU Installation Procedures
1.Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Then, raise the lever up to a
2.Look for the dot/cut edge. The dot/cut edge should point to- wards the lever pivot. The CPU will only fit in the correct orientation.
Open Lever
Sliding
Plate
Dot / Cut edge
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3. Hold the CPU down firmly, and | Lever |
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then close the lever to |
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complete the installation. |
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Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to
WARNING! protect the CPU from overheating.
