Setup guide

Installing the Motherboard

This motherboard has a Socket-462 socket. 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.

1 Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away

from the socket and lift up to 90-degree

angle.

2 Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with the pin

hold noticeably missing). Align and insert the CPU

correctly.

3 Press the lever down and apply thermal

grease on top of the CPU.

4 Put the CPU Fan down on the retention

module and snap the four retention legs of

the cooling fan into place.

5 Flip the levers over to lock the heat sink in

place and connect the CPU cooling Fan

power cable to the CPUFAN connector. This

completes the installation.

CPU Installation Procedure

The following illustration shows CPU installation components.

To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you use

a high quality fan with 4800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heatsink installa-

tion procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied. The

form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.

Warning: Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability

of the system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can

permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in

components that are run beyond the rated limits.