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2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
6. Close the load plate (A), then
push the load lever (B) until it
snaps into the retention tab.
A
B
Notes on Intel
®
Hyper-Threading Technology
• Hyper-Threading Technology is supported by Intel
®
500/600 series CPU
only. Intel
®
3200/3000/6000 series DOES NOT support Hyper-Threading.
• Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows
®
XP/2003
Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use
the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any
other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in
the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
• Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before
installing a supported operating system
.• For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.
com/info/hyperthreading.
To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:
1. Install an Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.
2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS
setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading
Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a CPU
that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.
3. Reboot the computer.