Asus A7V333 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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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.