
CHAPTER 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2-1
CPU
CPU
Chapter 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 Central Processing Unit: CPU
The MICRO ATX AL14 mainboard operates with Intel
®
Pentium
®
processor
with MMX
TM
technology,AMD
®
K6/K6-2/K6-III, and Cyrix
®
6x86L/
6x86MX/MII processors. It could operate with 2.0V to 1.3V processors.
The mainboard provides a 321-pin ZIF Socket 7 for easy CPU installation, a
DIP switch (SW1) to set the proper speed for the CPU and (JV1) for setting
the CPU voltage. It is recommended that the processor should have a
cooling fan attached to prevent from overheating.
3. Press the lever down to
complete the installation.
2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket
and look for the white dot or
cut edge in the CPU. Match
Pin 1 with the white dot/cut
edge. Then, insert the CPU.
It should insert easily.
Open Lever
Pin 1
Sliding
Plate
White dot/
Cut edge
Close
Lever
1. Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Then, raise
the lever up to a 90-degree
angle.
2.1-1 CPU Installation Procedure