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Introduction EP-7KXA
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heatsink to minimize fit issues for serviceability, upgradeability and replacement.
The full enclosure also protects the surface mount components. The edge finger
connection maintains socketabilty for system configuration. The edge finger
connector is denoted as ‘Slot A connector’ in this and other documentation.
S.E.C. Cartridge Terminology
• Processor card
The green PCB (with or without components on it)
• Processor core
The CPU silicon chip on the processor card.
• Cover
The plastic cover on the opposite side from the thermal plate.
• Slot A
The slot that the S.E.C. cartridge plugs into.
• Retention mechanism
Formerly ‘retention module’ the dual posts, etc. that holds the cartridge in
place.
• Thermal plate
The heatsink attachment plate.
• Heat sink supports
The support pieces that are mounted on the mainboard to provide added
support for heatsinks.
Figure 1: AMD Athlon Processor with S.E.C.C.