PT-6IL
MAINBOARD
HARDWARE SETUP
1
I.
HARDWARE SETUP
Before you can start to install this mainboard, some hardware settings is required to
make sure it will work perfectly in your PC system. To configure the PT-6IL mainboard
is a simple task, only a few jumpers, connectors, cables and sockets needs to be selected
and configured. (For the detailed locations of each component please refer to page 1-2 “
mainboard layout” )
A.
INSTALLATION OF CPU
PT-6IL provides a jumper-free design on the board. When you have installed the
Pentium™ II processor onto the mainboard, PT-6IL will detect the CPU type and decide
the proper CPU voltage automatically. So you don’t have to make any jumper setting to
select the CPU voltage. All you have to do is use the BIOS setup program to select the
speed of CPU clock.
The socket where we are going to plug in the CPU is the slot type connector ( J1 ). This
slot is designed for Pentium ™ II processor and we call it – the
SLOT 1
.
Basically, Slot 1 is a new technology and it is totally different to the traditional Pentium
CPU socket – Socket 7. Because Slot 1 is a revolutionary new architecture and the
installation of Pentium™ II processor need some additional skill. The following
sections will show you how to install the CPU support kit and install the Pentium™ II
processor onto the mainboard.
There are two types of Pentium ™ II CPU - the boxed Pentium™ II processor and OEM
Pentium™ II processor. These two different packages are different and they have
different accessories. So when installing different type of CPU, the installation
procedure will be different.
The boxed Pentium™ II processor is for retail purpose and it can be purchased from the
retail store. As for the OEM Pentium™ II processor, it is for OEM customers like
system integrators when they are assembling the PC system. Sometimes, users will see
the OEM Pentium™ II processor sold in the retail store. So this manual will have the
installation procedures for both of the two processors included.
