User guide

Viglen Genie Executive pBTX 915 User Guide V1.0

CAUTION: The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force

the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket

and damaging the CPU!

Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

• This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package

with Hyper-Threading Technology.

• Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x

(kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler

to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the

Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and

performance.

• Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 2 is recommended.

• Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before

installing a supported operating system.

• For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit:

www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading

To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:

1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.

2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu,

make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. The item

appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.

3. Reboot the computer.

Reinstalling the CPU Heatsink

To reinstall the CPU heatsink:

1. Position the heatsink on top of the installed CPU; make sure that the four

fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.

CAUTION: Please make sure that the current thermal paste has been

removed and new paste has been applied evenly on the CPU.

2. Using a Philips screw driver, secure the CPU heatsink assembly to the

motherboard with the four screws you removed earlier.