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Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation
This motherboard has a
LGA775
socket for the latest
Intel® Core
TM
2 Duo/
Celeron
®
D
processors. When choosing a processor, consider the performance
requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the
clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of inter-
nal cache memory and external cache memory.
This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus
frequency for the processor. You may be able to change these settings by making
changes to jumpers on the motherboard, or changing the settings in the system Setup
Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or other
components to run faster than their rated speed.
Installing the Processor
CPU Installation Procedure
Follow these instructions to install the CPU:
Warning: Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability
of the system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can
permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in
components that are run beyond the rated limits.
Fail-Safe Procedures for Over-clocking
When end-users encounter failure after attempting over-clocking, please take the
following steps to recover from it.
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Press and hold the “Page Up Key (PgUp)” of the keyboard, and then boot the PC
up.
3. Two seconds after the PC boots up, release the “Page Up Key (PgUp)”.
4. The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself.