User`s guide

Motherboard User’s Guide

Installing the Processor

This motherboard has a LGA775 socket for the latest Intel

Core

2 Duo/

Celeron

D processors. When choosing a processor, consider the performance

requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the

clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of

internal cache memory and external cache memory.

CPU Installation Procedure

Follow these instructions to install the CPU:

B. Unload the cap

• Use thumb & forefinger to hold the

lifting tab of the cap.

• Lift the cap up and remove the cap

completely from the socket.

C. Open the load plate

• Use thumb & forefinger to hold the

hook of the lever, pushing down and

pulling aside unlock it.

• Lift up the lever.

• Use thumb to open the load plate.

Be careful not to touch the contacts.

D. Install the CPU on the socket

• Orientate CPU package to the socket.

Make sure you match triangle marker

to pin 1 location.

A. Read and follow the instructions

shown on the sticker on the CPU cap.