3. Hardware Description
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PC-686BX(NLX)-LV, PC-686BX(NLX)-LVV
CPU Installation
The board supports a single Intel Celeron or Pentium III processor. The processor’s
VID pin automatically sets the CPU board’s voltage variation ratio to the required
processor voltage. The host bus speed is also selected automatically. The processor
is connected to the CPU board via a 370-pin ZIF PPGA socket.
The CPU board supports the processors listed in the table below.
Table 3.1. Processor List
Processor Processor
Speed
Host Bus
Frequency
Cache Size CONTEC Model
433MHz 66MHz 128KB --
566MHz 66MHz 128KB PC686C-566
733MHz 66MHz 128KB --
Celeron
850MHz 100MHz 128KB PC686C-850
600MHz 100MHz 256KB --
700MHz 100MHz 256KB PC686-700
Pentium III
850MHz 100MHz 256KB PC686-850
The ZIF PPGA socket has a lever to hold the processor in place. Ensure that the
notch on the side of the processor is aligned with the notch in the socket.
After installing the processor in the 370 socket, check that the configuration settings
relating to the processor model and speed are correct. The CPU must always be fitted
with a heat sink and fan to prevent overheating.
Note!
To avoid problems such as unstable operation and system hang-up
due to CPU overheating, ensure that the heat sink contacts firmly
with the top surface of the CPU.