Intel 946GZ User Manual

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Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
2-1 Install LGA 775 Supported Intel Processor
This motherboard provides a 775-pin surface mount, LGA775 Land Grid Array socket,
referred to as in the 775 Pin package utilizes Flip-Chip Land Grid Array (FC-LGA) package
technology.
The CPU that comes with the motherboard should have a cooling FAN attached to prevent
overheating. If this is not the case, then purchase a correct cooling FAN before you turn on
your system.
WARNING!
Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor’s
heatsink and CPU cooling FAN is working correctly, otherwise it may
cause the processor and motherboard overheat and damage, you may install
an auxiliary cooling FAN, if necessary.
To install a CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the LGA775
socket and open it by first pulling the level sideways away from the socket then upward to a
90-degree angle. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation as shown below. The notched
corner should point toward the end of the level. Because the CPU has a corner pin for two
of the four corners, the CPU will only fit in the orientation as shown.
CPU LGA775 Socket
Colden Arrow
LGA775

Intel 946GZ Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel 946GZ
Socket	LGA 775
Memory Type	DDR2
Max Memory	4 GB
PCI Express Revision	1.0a
PCI Express Configurations	1x16
Graphics Base Frequency	400 MHz
Southbridge	Intel ICH7
USB Revision	2.0
Max USB Ports	8
SATA Ports	4
IDE Support	Yes
Audio Technology	Intel High Definition Audio
LAN Speed	10/100 Mbps
FSB Support	800/533 MHz
Supported CPU	Intel Pentium 4
Front Side Bus	800/533 MHz
Memory Channels	Single
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000