Asus A7V8X - Manual (Page 30)

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2.4.1 Overview
The motherboard provides a Socket A (462) for CPU installation. AMD
processors offer gigahertz speeds to support all the latest computing platforms
and applications. The A7V8X supports Athlon
TM XP/Athlon TM and Duron TM
processors.
Each AMD CPU has a “marked” corner. This corner is indicated with a notch,
and/or a golden square or triangle. Refer to this indicator while orienting the
CPU. See the next section for installation details.
A fan and heatsink should be attached to the CPU to prevent overheating.
A7V8X ®
A7V8X Socket A
AMD™ CPU
CPU NOTCH
LOCK
CPU NOTCH
TO INNER
CORNER
LEVER