Asus A7V8X-MXSE - Manual (Page 18)

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1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard provides a Socket A (462) for CPU installation. The A7V8X-MX
SE supports Athlon™ XP processors with “QuantiSpeed” data processing, large
data caches, 3D enhancements and 333/266/200MHz bus speeds. AMD Athlon™
XP processors offer gigahertz speeds to support all the latest computing platforms
and applications.
Each AMD CPU has a “marked” corner. This corner is usually indicated with a
notch, and/or a golden square or triangle. Refer to this indicator while orienting
the CPU. A fan and heatsink should be attached to the CPU to prevent
overheating.
Installing the CPU
Follow these steps to install a CPU:
1. Locate the Socket 462 and open it by
pulling the lever gently sideways away
from the socket. Then lift the lever
upwards. The socket lever must be fully
opened (90 to 100 degrees).
2. Insert the CPU with the correct
orientation. The notched or golden
corner of the CPU must be oriented
toward the inner corner of the socket
base nearest to the lever hinge.
The CPU should drop easily into place. Do not force the CPU into the socket
to avoid bending the pins. If the CPU does not fit, check its alignment and look
for bent pins.
A7V8X-MX SE
®
A7V8X-MX SE Socket 462
AMD™ CPU
CPU NOTCH
LOCK
CPU NOTCH
TO INNER
CORNER
LEVER
Golden corner
This motherboard does not support AMD processors with less than 1GHz core
speed.