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Chapter 2
Board Installation
Figure 10
Place the DIMMs in an anti-static bag as soon as you remove them to
avoid static damage.
Finally, install your CPU.
Pentium II processors (233 through 450MHz) can be used on the Thun-
der 100. Please refer to pages 29-30 for the correct CPU jumper settings
for your board. Remember:
·
The CPU is a sensitive electronic component and it can easily be
damaged by static electricity. Do not touch the CPU pins with your
fingers.
·
Before the CPU is installed, the motherboard must be placed on a
flat surface. You should be able to insert the CPU with minimal, but
firm, pressure. Do not press down hard on the CPU.
Currently, Intel produces two types of Pentium II processors: the active
(or boxed) processor and the passive processor (see Figures 11 and 12
on the next page). These two types of processors are essentially the
same in design; the only difference lies in their cooling methods. The
active processor is equipped with a cooling fan and heat sink, while the
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