Tyan Computer TIGER MP S2460 User Manual

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2.9 Installing the CPU and Cooling Fan

AMD Athlon MP processors up to 1.4GHz can be used on this board. For more information on CPU com-

patibility, check Tyan’s website at: http://www.tyan.com.

When installing your CPU, remember the following:

The CPU is a sensitive electronic component and can easily be damaged by static electricity

Do not touch the CPU pins with your fingers

You should be able to insert the CPU into the socket with virtually no force

Do not press down hard on the CPU as you might bend or break pins, or otherwise damage the

CPU

The CPU voltage will automatically be detected by the motherboard, so there is no need to set

any jumpers or BIOS setting.

Installing the CPU

Before installing the CPU, check it for any visible damage. Make sure none of the pins are bent or miss-

ing. Be sure where Pin 1 is on both the CPU and the socket. The following steps each have a correspond-

ing picture next to it to help guide you through the installation.

Carefully lift the arm of the ZIF socket until it is at a 90 degree angle

pointing away from the motherboard. Be very careful not to damage

any components that might be next to the socket.

There are two beveled corners on the CPU, which will match the

two angled corners on the socket. Carefully install the CPU by lining

both Pin 1 on the CPU and Pin 1 on the socket, making sure the

pins actually fit into the socket. Do not force the CPU into the

socket: check the pin alignment of CPU pins to socket holes.

Push down lightly on the CPU while lowering the arm on the socket

to secure the CPU (see right). A squeaking noise may be heard

while lowering the arm, or the socket may make a ‘click’ noise when

the arm is locked into position: these noises are normal.

Arm moves down
to lock CPU

Pin 1

Step

Install the CPU cooling fans (see next page), then check
Section 2.6-C, p.13 for details on setting the CPU FSB
jumpers.