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CPU Central Processing Unit

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Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) This mainboard supports the latest AMD® Opteron processor in 1207-pin package. W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure that you install the cooler to prevent the CPU from overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, contact your dealer to purchase and install it before turning on the computer. Important 1. Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. 2. Make sure that you apply an even layer of heat sink paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation. 3. While replacing the CPU, always turn off the power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU. AMD® Opteron CPU in 1207-Pin Package The pin-pad side The surface Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator Alignment Key Alignment Key Remember to apply some silicone heat transfer compound on it for better heat dispersion. 2-3

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Hardware Setup
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
This mainboard supports the latest
AMD
®
Opteron
processor in 1207-pin package.
When you are installing the CPU,
make sure that you install the cooler to
prevent the CPU from overheating.
If you do not have the CPU cooler, contact
your dealer to purchase and install it before turning on the computer.
Important
1. Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
2. Make sure that you apply an even layer of heat sink paste (or thermal tape)
between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.
3. While replacing the CPU, always turn off the power supply or unplug the
power supply
’
s power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the
safety of CPU.
AMD
®
Opteron CPU in 1207-Pin Package
The pin-pad side
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator
Alignment Key
The surface
Remember to apply some silicone heat
transfer compound on it for better
heat dispersion.
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator
Alignment Key