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Central Processing Unit: CPU, Thermal Issue for CPU - cpu support

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Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon™, Athlon™ XP and Duron™ processors in the 462 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket A 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 Core Speed Derivation Procedure If CPU Clock = Core/Bus ratio = then CPU core speed = = = 100MHz 14 Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio 100MHz x 14 1.4 GHz WARNING! Thermal Issue for CPU As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly crucial when building computer systems. Maintaining the proper thermal environment is key to reliable operation. As such, the processor must be maintained in the specified thermal requirements. AMD Athlon™/Duron™/Athlon™ XP processor with a speed of 1100MHz and above requires a LARGER heatsink and fan. You also need to add thermal grease between the CPU and heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Then, make sure that the CPU and heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. These are needed to prevent damaging the processor and ensuring reliable operation. If you want to get more information on the proper cooling, you can visit AMD's website for reference. 2-3

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Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports AMD
®
Athlon™, Athlon™ XP and Duron™
processors in the 462 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called
Socket A 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.
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, ther-
mal management becomes increasingly crucial when building computer
systems. Maintaining the proper thermal environment is key to reliable
operation. As such, the processor must be maintained in the specified thermal
requirements.
AMD Athlon™/Duron™/Athlon™ XP processor with a speed of
1100MHz
and above
requires a LARGER heatsink and fan. You also need to add thermal
grease between the CPU and heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Then, make
sure that the CPU and heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with
each other. These are needed to prevent damaging the processor and ensuring
reliable operation. If you want to get more information on the proper cooling,
you can visit AMD’s website for reference.
WARNING!
Thermal Issue for CPU
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
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