VIA 693A ATX
MAINBOARD
HARDWARE SETUP
3-1
3.
HARDWARE SETUP
Before you can start to install this mainboard, some hardware settings is required
to make sure it will work perfectly with the devices which you are going to install
in your PC system. To configure the mainboard is a simple task, only a few
jumpers, connectors, cables and sockets needs to be selected and configured.
(please refer to page 1-2 to see the mainboard layout)
3.1
INSTALLATION OF CPU
There are two CPU sockets on the mainboard designed for Pentium ™ II,
Pentium ™ III and Celeron™ processors. The CPU sockets on the mainboard are
the
Slot 1
and
Socket 370
as shown in the following picture:
BIOS
+
Socket 370 CPU
Slot 1 CPU
Note: 1. You can only one CPU on this mainboard.
2. If you are installing the socket 370 type CPU onto the
mainboard, please have the Socket 370 CPU coupling
board installed onto the slot 1 collector and it will
improve the compatibility of the PC system. ( refer to
the following picture).
Outlook of the socket 370 CPU coupling board.
