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23986--December 2000 Socket A AMD Processor Installation Guide Socket A AMD Processor Installation Guide Thank you for purchasing a Socket A AMD processor. Before installing the new AMD processor in a system, please review this installation guide in its entirety. Note: The product(s) received may vary in appearance from the products illustrated. . Failure to install the AMD AthlonTM or the AMD DuronTM processor properly may adversely affect operation and may void your warranty coverage. DO NOT install the processor if it has been damaged! 1 Socket A AMD Processor Installation Guide 23986--December 2000 Recommended Configuration The AMD AthlonTM and AMD DuronTM processors are leading-edge processors that require high-performance components to operate at maximum overall efficiency. Do not attempt to install these AMD processors with an inadequate power supply, memory, or other supporting components. For the latest information on the components that have been tested by AMD and are recommended for best performance, always check the AMD web site. For successful operation of the AMD Socket A processors, AMD strongly recommends selecting a recommended motherboard and heatsink from our website at the following URLs: http://www1.amd.com/athlon/config http://www1.amd.com/duron/config Beware of Static Electricity The AMD Athlon and AMD Duron processors and all computer motherboards have sensitive electronic components that can be easily damaged by static electricity. We recommend that you leave the processor and motherboard in their original packaging until you are ready to install them. The installer should only touch the edges of the processor, and never touch the processor pins. IMPORTANT Never touch a processor without wearing a functioning grounded antistatic strap. We recommend that all unpacking and installation be done on a grounded antistatic mat. Both the antistatic wristband and the antistatic mat must be grounded at the same point. After removing the processor from its package, place it directly on the antistatic mat. 2 23986--December 2000 Socket A AMD Processor Installation Guide Installation Procedure You must adhere to the step-by-step procedures listed on the following pages to successfully install the AMD Athlon and AMD Duron processors in a personal computer system motherboard. Any deviation from this procedure may result in a processor failure. You can installl the processor in the motherboard either before or after installing the motherboard in the system chassis. It is usually easier to install the