ASRock 2Core1333-2.66G Quick Installation Guide - Page 9

2. Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components. 3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs. 4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component. 5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. 2.1 CPU Installation This motherboard is bundled with one selected Dual Core CPU operating at FSB1333 / 2.66GHz. Please do not remove ASRock CPU stickers on both sides of CPU socket on this motherboard. If the stickers are damaged, removed or bear the word "VOID", ASRock is not responsible for the after service of this CPU. ASRock CPU Sticker English In the future, you may adopt other compatible Intel 775-LAND CPU on this motherboard. For the installation of Intel 775LAND CPU, please follow the steps below. ASRock reminds you that as long as you adopt other CPU on this motherboard, we will not be responsible for the after service of the bundled CPU. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock 2Core1333-2.66G Motherboard