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Chapter 4 Installing the Motherboard
4.1 Introduction
This chapter covers preparing the motherboard for installation, installing
the board in a system housing or “chassis”and installing or connecting
other internal system components. There are a number of important topics
in this chapter and we strongly urge that you review it before attempting
to install the motherboard.
4.2 Pre-installation Preparation
Before you install the motherboard you will need to do the following:
1. Install a 478-pin Intel Pentium 4 CPU
2. Install DDR DIMM system memory modules
Both of these require specific procedures that you must follow precisely
to insure that the components are successfully installed and work prop-
erly. Please review the instructions in this section in detail and follow
them carefully. The procedures are not complex.
4.2.1 Installing A CPU
This motherboard uses the 478-pin Intel Pentium 4 processor.
To install an Intel Pentium 4 CPU on the motherboard it is very important
to precisely and entirely follow the procedure for installing both the CPU
and its cooling assembly. Failure to do so can result in either improper
operation or damage to the CPU and possibly the motherboard.
To install an Intel Pentium 4 processor on this motherboard you will need
to do the following:
• Install a Pentium 4 processor in the mPGA478 socket
• Install the Heatsink/Retention Mechanism
Please follow the procedure detailed below to install the Pentium 4 pro-
cessor on the board. Intel boxed Pentium 4 processors come with full
installation instructions. If you have these, please also read and follow
those instructions carefully.