CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2-1
CPU
CPU
Chapter 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard operates with Intel
®
 Celeron
TM
/Pentium
®
 III (FC-PGA)
processor.  The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket 370 for easy
CPU installation.  The CPU should always have a Heat Sink and a cooling
fan attached to prevent overheating.
3.  Press the lever down to
complete the installation.
2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket
and look for the white dot or
cut edge in the CPU.  Match
Pin 1 with the white dot/cut
edge.  Then, insert the CPU.
It should insert easily.
Open Lever
Pin 1
Sliding
Plate
White dot/
Cut edge
Close
Lever
1. Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket.  Then, raise
the lever up to a 90-degree
angle.
Pin 1
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• CPU Installation Procedures