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Hardware Setup
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
This mainboard supports the latest
Dual-Core/Quad-Core AMD
®
Opteron pro-
cessor under 115W (TDP)
. W hen you are installing the CPU,
make sure that you
install the cooler to prevent the CPU from overheating.
If you do not have the
CPU cooler, contact your dealer to purchase and install it before turning on the
computer.
Important
1. Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
2. Make sure that you apply an even layer of heat sink paste (or thermal tape)
between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.
3. While replacing the CPU, always turn off the power supply or unplug the
power supply
’
s power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the
safety of CPU.
AMD
®
Opteron CPU in 1207-Pin Package
The pin-pad side
The surface
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator
Alignment Key
Remember to apply some silicone heat
transfer compound on it for better
heat dispersion.
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator
Alignment Key
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