1-8
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.6
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the
Intel
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Core
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2 Quad/Core
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2 Extreme/Core
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2 Duo/Pentium
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D/Pentium
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4/Celeron
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Sequence Processors.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on
the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer
immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP
cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost
of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes
with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/
incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
• Ensure that the AC power is off before you install the CPU.
• If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the chassis
fan connector to ensure system stability.
1.6.1
Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, ensure that the cam box is facing towards you and
the load lever is on your left.
P5KPL SE
P5KPL SE CPU socket 775
