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CPU

3. H/W SETUP

3. HARDWARE SETUP

3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

This motherboard provides a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Socket 370. The CPU for

your motherboard should have a fan attached to it to prevent overheating. If this is

not the case, then purchase a fan before you turn on your system.

WARNING! Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor’s

heatsink by regularly checking that your CPU fan is working. Without sufficient

circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the

motherboard. You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary.

To install a CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the ZIF

socket and open it by first pulling the lever sideways away from the socket then

upwards to a 90-degree angle. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation as shown.

The notched corner should point toward the end of the lever. Because the CPU has

a corner pin for two of the four corners, the CPU will only fit in the orientation as

shown. The picture below is for reference only; you should have a CPU fan that

covers the face of the CPU. With the added weight of the CPU fan, no force is

required to insert the CPU. Once completely inserted, push the socket’s lever down

while holding down the CPU.

NOTE: Do not forget to set the correct Bus Frequency and Multiple for your Socket

370 processor or else your system may start. Socket 370 processors provide internal

thermal sensing so that a socket mounted thermal resistor is not needed.

CAUTION! Be careful not to scrape the motherboard when mounting a clamp-

style processor fan or else damage may occur to the motherboard.

MES-N Socket 370

TOP:

MOUSE

BOTTOM:

KEYBOARD

MES-N

Socket 370 CPU (Top) Socket 370 CPU (Bottom)

Notch

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