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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!
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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.
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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 processor onto the
motherboard before installing the completed assembly into the case.
Normally it is better to install the processor and heatsink before installing any
memory modules.
It is recommended that you trial-fit the heatsink on the processor socket to verify that
the fan power cable can easily reach a designated connector. If there are any
problems, go to step 20 and follow the instructions.
Caution: Never start the processor unless the heatsink is properly and firmly
attached. THERMAL FAILURE WILL RESULT--THE PROCESSOR WILL BE
PERMANENTLY DAMAGED.
Note: In this guide, the AMD Athlon or AMD Duron processor is installed in Socket A
of the motherboard before installing the motherboard and processor assembly into the
system chassis. This is usually the easiest way to install the processor and heatsink.
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1. Figure 1 shows the processor socket on a motherboard. Note that the release lever
on the side of the socket is down. This position is used to lock the processor in
place. Before installing the processor, this lever must be raised by first pushing
the lever sideways to unlatch it and then raising it all the way up (approximately
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