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Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2.4.1 Overview
The motherboard provides a Socket A (462) for CPU installation. AMD
processors offer gigahertz speeds to support all the latest computing platforms
and applications. The A7V333 supports Athlon
™
XP processors with
“QuantiSpeed” data processing, large data caches, 3D enhancements and
266MHz bus speeds.
A7V333
®
A7V333 Socket A
AMD™ CPU
CPU NOTCH
LOCK
CPU NOTCH
TO INNER
CORNER
LEVER
Each AMD CPU has a “marked” corner. This corner is indicated with a notch,
and/or a golden square or triangle. Refer to this indicator while orienting the
CPU. See the next section for installation details.
A fan and heatsink should be attached to the CPU to prevent overheating.