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Driver - software, which defines the characteristics of a device for use by another device or
other software.
Processor - the "central processing unit" (CPU); the principal integrated circuit used for
doing the "computing" in "personal computer"
Front Side Bus Frequency - the working frequency of the motherboard, which is generated
by the clock generator for CPU, DRAM and PCI BUS.
CPU L2 Cache - the flash memory inside the CPU, normally Athlon CPU has 256K or
above, while Duron will have 64K.
2-3-2 About AMD Athlon & Duron 462-pin CPU
This motherboard supports Socket-A (Socket-462) AMD Athlon/Duron processors.
This motherboard Provides a ZIF Socket-A. The CPU that comes with the motherboard
should have a cooling FAN attached to prevent overheating. If this is not the case, then
purchase a correct cooling FAN before you turn on your system.
WARNING!
Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor’s heatsink and
CPU cooling FAN is working correctly, otherwise it may cause the processor
and motherboard overheat and damage, you may install an auxiliary cooling
FAN, if necessary.
WARNING!
Due to this motherboard provides new function of protecting CPU
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you must
connect the CPU FAN connector on CPUFAN location in order to obtain this
feature. Without connection on CPUFAN (or you have connect CPU FAN on
SFAN2), the system will shut down immediately to protect both your CPU and
motherboard.
Over heat Protect: Only for Athlon XP serial CPU, when the CPU overheat, system will auto
shut down power supply. You can hear a continue beep sound, the power
button will be locked up. Users must turn off and turn on the AC power to
reset the system otherwise the power button will no function, the other way
is keeping press the push button few seconds till the beep sound stop, then
release the power button and press the power button again to turn on the
power supply.
To install a CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the ZIF socket and open it
by first pulling the level sideways away from the socket then upward to a 90-degree angle. Insert
the CPU with the correct orientation as shown below. The notched corner should point toward the
end of the level. Because the CPU has a corner pin for two of the four corners, the CPU will only
fit in the orientation as shown.
CPU ZIF Socket-A
Colden Arrow
Socket 462
When you put the CPU into the ZIF socket. No force require to insert of the CPU, then
press the level to Locate position slightly without any extra force.
