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Installing the Motherboard
Installing Hardware
Installing the Processor
Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you
DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the
clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the
motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its compo-
nents.
On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near the pro-
cessor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly installed.
Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the clips. Also,
install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly see the
motherboard and processor socket.
This motherboard has a socket FM1 p rocessor socket. When choosing a processor, con-
sider 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.
Before installing the Processor
This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus fre-
quency for the processor. You may be able to change these settings by making changes to
jumpers on the motherboard, or changing the settings in the system Setup Utility. We
strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or other components to run
faster than their rated speed.
Warning:
1. Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system
and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can permanently damage
the motherboard by generating excess heat in components that are run beyond
the rated limits.
2. Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power
outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware com-
ponents.