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Motherboard User’s Guide
Installing the Processor
This motherboard has a Socket 478
processor socket. When choosing a proces-
sor, consider the performance requirements of the system. Performance is based
on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the
processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache
memory.
CPU Installation Procedure
Follow these instructions to install the CPU:
1
Install your CPU. Pull up the lever
away from the socket and lift up to
90-degree angle.
2
Locate the CPU cut edge
(the corner with the pin hold
noticeably missing).
Align and insert the CPU correctly.
3
Press the lever down and apply
thermal grease on top of the CPU.
4
Put the CPU Fan down on the
retention module and snap the four
retention legs of the cooling fan into
place.
5
Flip the levers over to lock the heat
sink in place and connect the CPU
cooling Fan power cable to the
CPU fan connector (CPUFAN).
This completes the installation.
1
CPUFAN
Pin1
Socket 478