Chapter 2
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processor. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket 478 for easy CPU installation. Make sure that the CPU has a Heat Sink and a cooling fan attached to prevent overheating. If you do not find the Heat Sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer or purchase them before turning on the computer.
Installing the CPU
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 towards the lever pivot. The CPU will only fit in the correct orientation.
3.Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever to complete the installation.
Open Lever
Sliding
Plate
Dot / Cut edge
Close
Lever
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU
and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work WARNING! properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
