Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

5-5

5-5 Installing Processors
Processor Support
The P8SCi has a single LGA775 socket, which supports Intel Pentium 4 and
Intel Celeron processors.
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Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor
package. Always remove the power cord first before add-
ing, removing or changing any hardware components.
1. Press the socket lever to release
the load plate that covers the CPU
socket from its locked position.
CPU socket (with load plate)
Socket Lever
2. Carefully lift the socket lever up
to open the load plate.
Load Plate
3. Locate Pin 1 on the CPU socket.
(Pin 1 is closest to the notched cor-
ner of the housing.) Please note
that a North Key and a South Key
(notches) are located at opposite
sides of the CPU housing.
Load Plate
Pin 1
South Key
Step 1.
Step 2a.
North Key
Step 2b.
Step 3.
Notched
corner