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Central Processing Unit: CPU - cpu support

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Chapter 2 Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon/Athlon XP/Duron processor. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket-462 for easy CPU installation. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. CPU Installation Procedures 1. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Then, raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. Sliding Plate Open Lever 2. Look for the cut edge. The cut edge should point towards the lever pivot. The CPU will only fit in the correct orientation. Cut edge 3. Hold the CPU down firmly, and Close Lever then close the lever to complete the installation. Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to WARNING! protect the CPU from overheating. 2-2

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Chapter 2
2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU
1.
Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Then, raise
the lever up to a 90-degree
angle.
2.
Look for the cut edge. The cut
edge should point towards the
lever pivot. The CPU will only
fit in the correct orientation.
3.
Hold the CPU down firmly, and
then close the lever to
complete the installation.
CPU Installation Procedures
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system,
always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to
protect the CPU from overheating.
WARNING!
The mainboard supports AMD
Athlon/Athlon XP/Duron processor.
The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket-462 for easy CPU installation.
When you are installing the CPU,
make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a
cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating.
If you do not find the
heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them
before turning on the computer.
Open Lever
Cut edge
Sliding
Plate
Close
Lever