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AM2CPU Board Installation
AM2CPU Board Installation
AM2CPU Board Installation
AM2CPU Board Installation
AM2CPU Board Installation
To install
AM2CPU Board
into the
Future CPU Port
on ASRock motherboards that support future
CPU upgrade function (e.g.
K8Upgrade series motherboards
), please follow the steps below.
STEP 1: Install the AMD 940-pin AM2 CPU into
AM2CPU Board,
then install the CPU fan and
heatsink into
AM2CPU Board
, and connect the CPU fan to the CPU fan connector
(CPU_FAN1).
NOTE:
Though AM2CPU Board provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work
successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you use a 4-Pin CPU fan on AM2CPU
Board, the fan speed control function needs to depend on the motherboard support.
STEP 2: Install DRAM into
AM2CPU Board.
STEP 3: If necessary, remove the CPU heatsink retention module from the ASRock motherboard
that you are going to install
AM2CPU Board
into.
NOTE:
Whether or not to remove the CPU heatsink retention module from the ASRock motherboard depends
on the type of CPU fan installed on AM2CPU Board.
STEP 3-1: Place the ASRock motherboard with its backside up.
STEP 3-2: Use a flathead screwdriver to press down the WHITE fastener of the CPU
heatsink retention module through the hole. Repeat with remaining fasteners.
STEP 3-3: Use a pair of pliers to clutch the BLACK supporting part of the CPU heatsink
retention module, then press it down through the hole. Repeat with remaining
supporting parts.
STEP 3-4: Place the ASRock motherboard with its backside down, then remove the
loosened CPU heatsink retention module from the motherboard.
STEP 4: Adjust the jumper settings on ASRock motherboard to fit with the requirement for AMD
940-pin AM2 CPU installation. (See ASRock Motherboard User Manual for details).
STEP 5: Secure ASRock motherboard to the chassis.
STEP 6: Install
AM2CPU Board
into the
Future CPU Port
(a yellow slot) on ASRock motherboards
that support future CPU upgrade function by aligning the golden finger of
AM2CPU
Board
with the
Future CPU Port
.
NOTE:
If you install AM2CPU Board and plan to install the AGP VGA card / PCI Express VGA card to the AGP
slot / PCI Express slot nearby Future CPU Port, please do not choose the VGA card with the heatsink
which is too thick to collide with AM2CPU Board. Otherwise, it may cause permanent damage to both
your AM2CPU Board and VGA card!
STEP 7: Secure
AM2CPU Board
with the bracket to the chassis.
STEP 8: Ensure to connect the power supply with ATX 12V plug to the ATX 12V Power Connector
(ATX12V1) on
AM2CPU Board.
Failing to do so will cause power up failure.
STEP 3-1
STEP 3-2
STEP 3-3
STEP 3-4
Please download the latest BIOS version of your motherboard from
our website and install it to your system; otherwise, your motherboard
may not support AM2CPU Board upgrade function. For the latest
BIOS version, please visit our website for installation:
http://www.asrock.com
3-Pin Fan Installation
4-Pin Fan Installation
Pin1-3 Connected
