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1-7 MICROPROCESSOR
The motherboard supports a single Slot 1 processor. The processor’s VID pins automatically program the voltage regulator on the motherboard to the required processor voltage. In addition, the front side bus speed (66 MHz and 100 MHz) is automatically selected. The motherboard supports all current Slot 1 processor speeds, voltages, and bus frequencies.
1-7.1 Microprocessor Packaging
The processor is packaged in a Single Edge Contact Cartridge (SECC or SECC2) or Single Edge Processor Package (S. E.P.P). The cartridge includes the processor core, second- level cache subsystem, thermal plate, and back cover.
The processor connects to the motherboard through the Slot1 connector, a 242- pin edge connector. When mounted in Slot1, the processor is secured by a retention mechanism attached to the motherboard. Apassive heatsink is stabilized by the heatsink supports.
1-7.2 Second Level Cache
The second- level cache is located on the substrate of the CPU package. The cache includes 0KB/ 128KB (Celeron) or 512 KB (PII/ PIII) of synchronous pipelined burst static RAM. All supported onboard memory can be cached.
1-7.3 Microprocessor Upgrades
The motherboard can be upgraded with Slot 1 processors that run at higher speeds. When upgrading the processor, use the BIOS configuration mode to change the processor speed.
1-8 MEMORY
1-8.1 Main Memory
The motherboard has four DIMM sockets. SDRAM can be installed in one,
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