HP D315 - Manual (Page 36)

Chapter 2 System Overview
2.4.1 AMD ATHLON XP PROCESSOR
The systems covered in this guide feature the AMD Athlon XP processor. This processor is
compatible with software written for most x86-type microprocessors including the AMD Duron
and Intel Pentium-type processors and includes the following features:
♦ QuantiSpeed
TM architecture
♦ 128-KB L1 and 256-KB L2 full-speed caches
♦ 3DNow!
TM professional technology (full SSE compatibility)
♦ 0.13 micron copper process technology
The Athlon XP processor uses a nine-stage, superscalar pipelined CPU core to process more
instructions in a given clock cycle than other x86-type processors. Optimized for the Windows XP
operating systems, the Athlon XP processor is also compatible with all earlier Windows operating
systems (Windows 2000, ME, and 98). These systems use the Socket-A method of processor
mounting as shown in Figure 2-7.
Heat Sink / Fan Assembly
OPGA2 Package
Socket A
Fan Power Cable
Heat Sink Retaining Clip
Lock/Unlock
Handle
(Shown in unlock position)
Figure 2-7. Heat Sink, Processor, and Socket Assemblies
NOTE: Heat sink types are not interchangeable. Also, these systems support processors
using the OPGA2 package only.
Compaq D315 and hp d325 Personal Computers
Featuring the AMD Athlon XP Processor
Second Edition – March 2003
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