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Central Processing Unit CPU - socket 939

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 / Athlon™ 64 X2 processor. The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. Take note of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation. Gold triangle 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. Locate the 939-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. A8R-MVP ® A8R-MVP CPU Socket 939 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. ASUS A8R-MVP 2-5

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2.3
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force
(ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 /
Athlon™ 64 X2 processor.
The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications
faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths.
Take note of the marked corner (with
gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark
should match a specific corner on the
socket to ensure correct installation.
2.3.1
2.3.1
2.3.1
2.3.1
2.3.1
Installing the CPU
Installing the CPU
Installing the CPU
Installing the CPU
Installing the CPU
To install a CPU.
1.
Locate the 939-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.
Gold triangle
2.
Unlock the socket by pressing
the lever sideways, then lift it up
to a 90°-100° angle.
Make sure that the socket
lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise
the CPU does not fit in completely.
Socket lever
Socket lever
Socket lever
Socket lever
Socket lever
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A8R-MVP CPU Socket 939