13
Warning: Overclocking components can adversely affect the reliability of
the system and introduce errors into your system. Overclocking can per-
manently damage the mainboard by generating excess heat in
components that are run beyond the rated limits.
This main board has a Socket 462 processor socket. When choosing a proc-
essor, 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
m emory.
CPU Installation Procedure
The following illustration shows CPU installation components:
Note:
The pin A -1 corner on the CPU and socket is empty.
Follow these instructions to install the CPU:
1.
Pull the CPU socket locking lever away from the socket to unhook it and raise
the locking lever to the upright position.
2.
Match the corner on the CPU marked with an arrow with pin A-1 on the CPU
socket (the corner with the pinhole noticeably missing). Insert the processor
into the socket. Do not use force.
3.
Swing the locking lever down and hook it under the latch on the edge of the
socket.
4.
Apply thermal grease to the top of the CPU.
5.
Lower the CPU cooling fan/heatsink assembly onto the CPU