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Installing and removing the cpu, Installing a cpu – Acer Altos G300 Series User Manual

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Installing and removing the CPU

The Pentium

4 comes in a mPGA478 package. The mPGA478 package is

designed for the new breed of sleek, high performance, small form
factor PCs.

The system board supports a Pentium 4 processor running start at 1.8
GHz and future generations of Pentium CPUs.

Caution: Always observe the ESD precautions when installing or
removing a system component. Refer to page 31.

Installing a CPU

Follow these steps to install a CPU:

1

Remove the processor from its protective packaging.

2

Insert the new CPU into the CPU socket. Make sure that pin 1
(indicated by a notched corner) of the CPU connects to hole 1 of
the socket.

Push down the socket lever to lock the new CPU into the socket.

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