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2.16 – Installing the Processor(s) and Heatsinks
Your brand new Thunder K7X supports the latest processor technologies from AMD. However,
only Athlon MP processors are certified and supported with this motherboard.
Check our website for latest processor support.
NOTE
If using a single processor, we recommend it be installed in socket CPU2
Duron processors, Athlon C (Thunderbird), and Athlon XP
processors are not certified or
supported in single or dual mode. Also, mixing different types of processors together is not
supported as damage to your processors, motherboard or both may occur. TYAN is not liable for
damage as a result of operating an unsupported configuration.
The diagram is provided as a visual guide to help you install socket processors and may not be an
exact representation of the processors you have.
1.
Lift the lever on the socket until it is approximately 90
o
or as far back as possible
to the socket.
2.
Align the processor with the socket. There are keys underneath the processor just like
on memory modules to ensure that they insert the correct way.
3.
Seat the processor firmly into the socket by gently pressing down until the processor
sits flush with the socket.
4.
Place the socket lever back down until it snaps into place.
5.
Your processor is installed.
6.
Repeat these steps for the second processor if you are using two processors.
Take care when installing processors as they have very fragile connector pins below the
processor and can bend and break if inserted improperly.
Heatsink Installation
After you are done installing the processor(s), you should proceed to installing their heatsinks.
Heatsinks will ensure that the processors do not overheat and continue to operate at maximum
performance for as long as you own them. Overheated processors are also dangerous to the
health of the motherboard.
Because there are many different types of heatsinks available from many different manufacturers,
a lot of them have their own method of installation. For the safest method of installation and
information on choosing the appropriate heatsink, please refer to AMD’s certified heatsinks
webpage at the following Internet address:
www1.amd.com/products/athlon/thermals/
