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2-2 CPU
Installation
The first step in the installation of your CPU is the insertion of the CPU into the 462-pin
CPU socket. Please follow the steps as outlined below carefully to avoid damage to the
CPU.
Avoid Static Electricity
The AMD Athlon and AMD Duron processors and your motherboard contain
sensitive electronic components that can be easily damaged by static electricity.
We recommend that you leave the processor in its original packaging until you are
ready to install it. You should only touch the edges of the processor, NEVER
touch the processor pins to avoid static discharge.
First take a moment to inspect your CPU for obvious damage due to shipping or handling.
Be sure that no noticeable damage exists before proceeding. You should have the following
items:
1 AMD Athlon or AMD Duron processor.
1 good heatsink and fan assembly.
Step 1
The following figure shows the processor socket. Note that the release lever on the
right side of the socket is down and latched. This position is used to lock the
processor in place. The lever must be raised to install the processor. To do this,
first push the lever sideways to unlatch it, then raise it all the way up
(approximately 90 degrees).
Step 2
The processor pin array at the top two corners is angled and has no pins in the corners.
Notice that at the top of the socket on the motherboard (near where it says "Socket 462")
the corners also do not have positions for pins. The processor must be positioned so the
pins match up properly. When you do that, the corner of processor that is cut off will be
positioned next to the release pivot.
