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Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
CPU Clock multipled by Core/Bus ratio equals the CPU core speed.
For example:
If
CPU Clock
=
100MHz
Core/Bus ratio
=
14
then
CPU core speed
=
Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
=
100MHz x 14
=
1.4 GHz
The mainboard supports AMD
®
Athlon™, Athlon™ XP and Duron™
processors in the 462 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called
Socket-462 for easy CPU installation. When you are installing the CPU,
make
sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to
prevent overheating.
If you do not find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact
your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
Thermal Issue for CPU
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher
performance, thermal management becomes increasingly crucial
when building computer systems. Maintaining the proper
thermal environment is key to reliable operation. As such, the
processor must be maintained in the specified thermal requirements. AMD
recommends the use of high performance thermal interface material.
AMD Athlon™/Duron™ processor with a speed of
600MHz and above
requires LARGER heatsink and fan. You also need to add thermal grease
between the CPU and heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Then, make sure
that the CPU and heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each
other. These are needed to prevent damaging the processor and ensuring
reliable operation.
You can check AMD’s web site for more information.
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