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1-3 Installing the CPU
Installing the CPU
Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU.
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
CPU to prevent hardware damage.
• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.
• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage
of the CPU may occur.
• SettheCPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeCPUspecications.Itisnotrecommended
thatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthe
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecicationsincludingtheCPU,graphics
card, memory, hard drive, etc.
Unique Features  Support for Smart Recovery
 Support for Auto Green
 Support for ON/OFF Charge
 Support for Q-Share
Bundled
Software
 Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating
System
 Support for Microsoft
®
Windows 7/Vista/XP
Form Factor  Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm
* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications and product-related information without
prior notice.
* Please visit GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in the "Unique
Features" and "Bundled Software" columns.
AM3+/AM3 CPU
A Small Triangle Marking
Denotes CPU Pin One
AM3+ Socket
A Small Triangle Marking
Denotes Pin One of the
Socket