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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 damag-
ing 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
• This motherboard supports Intel
®
Xeon™ CPUs in the 771-land
package with Hyper-Threading Technology.
• Hyper-Threading Technology is supported by Intel
®
5000 series CPU
only. 5100 series DO 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.
• Installing Windows
®
2003 Server 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
®
Xeon™ CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.
2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 5: BIOS
information). 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.