User`s guide

Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation

Installing the Processor

This motherboard has an LGA775 socket for the latest Intel Pentium 4/Celeron

D/Pentium 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 inter-

nal cache memory and external cache memory.

CPU Installation Procedure

Follow these instructions to install the CPU:

A. 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.

B. 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.

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LGA775 Socket

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