Asus P5SD2-FM, Hardware User Manual

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ASUS P5SD2-FM 1-9
Notes on Intel
®
Hyper-Threading Technology
• This motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package
with Hyper-Threading Technology.
• Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® XP 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.
• Installing Windows
®
XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended.
• 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 2: 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.
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