23
Installing the CPU
Pentium II processors (233 through 300MHz) can be used on the
S1696DLUA. Please refer to page 15 for the correct CPU jumper set-
tings for your board. Although the S1696DLUA motherboard is designed
as a dual CPU system, it will also function with a single CPU.
The S1696DLUA board provides two slots for Pentium II processors,
called the Pentium II primary and secondary slots. If only one CPU is
used, that CPU should be plugged into the primary slot. When two CPUs
are used, they should be of the same speed and type.
Remember:
s
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.
s
When installing the CPU into the socket, match the CPU pins to
the socket pins. Note that one corner of the socket’s top is different
from the other three corners. Likewise, one corner of the CPU’s
bottom is different from the other three corners. Line the unique
socket corner up with the unique CPU corner.
s
Before the CPU is installed, the mainboard 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.
Active and Passive Processors
Currently, Intel produces two types of Pentium II processors: the active
(or boxed) processor and the passive processor (refer to the pictures on
the following 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
passive processor is equipped with a heat sink alone. Both types of
CPUs provide the user with the same performance, and both types can
be installed in the Pentium II slots on the S1696DLUA board. Refer to
page 24 for instructions regarding the installation and removal of
Pentium II processors.
ONBOARD
!
