Socket A AMD Processor Installation Guide

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Note: In this guide, the AMD Athlon or AMD Duron processor is installed in Socket A …. The WRONG WAY to Install a Socket A AMD Processor Heatsink …

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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.
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Failure to install the AMD Athlon. or the AMD Duron. processor properly
may adversely affect operation and may void your warranty coverage.
DO NOT install the processor if it has been damaged!2
Socket A AMD Processor Installation Guide 23986-December 2000
Recommended Configuration
The AMD Athlon. and AMD Duron. 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…