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8 central processing unit (cpu), 1 overview, Hyper-threading technology – Asus P4S533-MX User Manual

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.8

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1.8.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)
socket. The socket is designed for the Intel

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Pentium

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4 Processor in the 478-pin

package with 512/256KB L2 cache on 0.13 micron process. This processor
supports 533/400MHz front side bus (FSB), and allows data transfer rates of
4.2GB/s and 3.2GB/s.

Note in the illustration that the CPU has a
gold triangular mark on one corner. This
mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that
should match a specific corner of the
CPU socket.

Gold Mark

Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and
severely damage the CPU!

Notes on Intel

®

Hyper-Threading Technology

To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:

1. Buy an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Install

the CPU.

2. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2). Under the Boot

Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to
Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-
Threading Techonology.

3. Reboot the computer.

1.

This motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 CPUs with Hyper-Threading
Technology. (since PCB R2.00 or later versions)

2.

Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows XP and Linux
2.4.x (kernel)
and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading
compliler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems,
disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in BIOS to ensure system
stability and performance.

3.

It is recommended that you install WinXP Service Pack 1.

4.

Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before
installing a supported operating system.

5.

For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/
info/hyperthreading
.