Central Processing Unit (Cpu) - HP Bermuda User Manual

2. HARDWARE SETUP

2.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard provides a Socket 462 or Socket A for CPU installation. The CPU
that came with the motherboard should have a fan and heatsink attached to it to
prevent overheating. If this is not the case, then purchase and install a set before you
turn on your system.
WARNING!
Make sure that the heatsink is mounted tightly against the processor.
Make sure also that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor's heat-
sink by regularly checking that your CPU fan is working. Without sufficient cir-
culation, 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 Socket
462 and open it by first pulling the lever sideways away from the socket, then up-
wards. The socket lever must be fully opened (90 to 100 degrees) when installing or
removing the CPU. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The notched corner
should be oriented toward the blank space on the socket nearest the lever. The CPU
has a corner pin for two of the four corners, and will only fit in the orientation as
shown. Ensure that the CPU is exactly parallel to the socket base so the pins make
good contact and are not bent. Take care not to exert too much force, but press the
CPU down gently into the slot. Once completely inserted, close the socket lever
while holding down the CPU. Make sure the CPU fan and heatsink cover the entire
face of the CPU. With the added weight of the CPU fan and heatsink locking brace,
no extra force is required to keep the CPU in place.
NOTE: If the CPU does not drop into the socket with minimal pressure, check the
CPU for bent pins or reorient the CPU.
CAUTION!
Be careful not to scrape the motherboard when mounting/unmounting
a clamp-style processor fan or else damage may occur to the motherboard.
BERMUDA Socket A
AMD™ Athlon
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BLANK
LEVER
LOCK
NOTCH
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