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MAINBOARD
HARDWARE SETUP
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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 component 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.
(For the locations of each component please refer to page 1-2 “ mainboard
layout” )
3.1
INSTALLATION OF CPU
When you have installed the Pentium™ II or Celeron™ processor onto the
mainboard, it will detect the CPU type and decide the 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 JP5, JP6 and JP7 to select the CPU clock ratio.
The socket where we are going to plug in the CPU is the slot type connector ( J1
). This slot is designed for Pentium ™ II or Celeron™ processors and we call
such new CPU socket – the
SLOT 1
.
Basically, Slot 1 is a new architecture and it is totally different to the traditional
Pentium CPU socket (Socket 7). Because the Slot 1 is a revolutionary new
architecture and the installation of Pentium™ II processor will need some
additional skill.
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 to build the PC systems. Sometimes, users will
find the OEM Pentium™ II processor sold in the retail store. When you are
purchasing the Pentium™ II or Celeron™ processor, please check with the CPU
dealer and find the appropriate information to install the processor.
Basically, the core logic of boxed Pentium™ II processor and OEM Pentium™ II
