Gigabyte GA-F2A85XM-HD3 User Manual - Page 10

Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor ŠŠ Norton Internet Security (OEM version) ŠŠ Support for Microsoft® Windows 8/7/Vista/XP ŠŠ Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 17.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. 1-3 Installing the APU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the APU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the APU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the APU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the APU. The APU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. •• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the APU. •• Do not turn on the computer if the APU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the APU may occur. •• Set the APU host frequency in accordance with the APU specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the APU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Installing the APU Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the APU socket and the APU. A Small Triangle Marking Denotes Pin One of the Socket FM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes APU APU Pin One - 10 -