User Guide

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Removing and installing the CPU
The Intel Tualatin processor comes in a FC-PGA (Flip-Chip Pin Grid
Array) 370-pin package. The FC-PGA package is designed for the new
breed of sleek, high performance, small form factor PCs.
The mainboard supports Intel
Coppermine D0 Stepping or Tualatin
processors running at 133 MHz to 1/1.26 GHz and future generations of
Pentium CPUs.
Caution: Always observe the ESD precautions when installing or
removing a system component. Refer to the “Installation
precautions” on page 41.
Removing the CPU
Follow these steps to remove a CPU:
1 Remove the system cover. See page 43 for more detailed
instructions.
2 Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard.
3 Disconnect the 3-pin and 2-pin heatsink cables from the
mainboard.
4 Release the heatsink metal bracket by pressing the hook (1).
Unhook one side of the heatsink metal bracket (2) and gently lift it
before removing the other side (3).
5 Gently press the socket lever down to release the lever and then
pull it up to a 90° angle (5). Carefully remove the CPU (6).
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