User`s manual

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Hardware Setup
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
This mainboard supports Intel
®
Core
TM
2 Duo/Pentium
®
4/Pentium
®
D/Celeron
®
D
processors in LGA 775 package. When you are installing the CPU, make sure that you
install the cooler to prevent the CPU from overheating. If you do not have a CPU
cooler, contact your dealer to purchase and install it before turning on the computer.
Important
1. Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
2. Make sure that you apply an even layer of heat sink paste (or thermal tape)
between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.
3. While replacing the CPU, always turn off the power supply or unplug the
power supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the
safety of CPU.
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU
The surface of LGA 775 CPU.
Remember to apply some silicone
heat transfer compound on it for
better heat dispersion.
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator
The pin-pad side of LGA 775
CPU.
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator
Alignment Key Alignment Key