Asus A7N8X-VM - Manual (Page 20)

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1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard provides a Socket A (462) for CPU installation. The A7N8X-VM
supports Athlon™ XP processors with “QuantiSpeed” data processing, large data
caches, 3D enhancements and 333/266MHz 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.
A7N8X-VM
A7N8X-VM Socket 462
AMD™ CPU
CPU NOTCH
LOCK
CPU NOTCH
TO INNER
CORNER
LEVER
This motherboard does not support Athlon™ and Duron™ processors.
1.8.2 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.