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P4S333-VF
User Guide
Contents
FCC/CDC statements ..................................................................... vi
Safety information .......................................................................... vii
About this guide ............................................................................ viii
How this guide is organized.................................................. viii
Conventions used in this guide ............................................... ix
Where to find more information .............................................. ix
ASUS contact information ................................................................x
Chapter 1: Product introduction ......................................... 1-1
1.1 Welcome! ............................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Package contents ............................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features .................................................................. 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights ................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Value-added solutions ............................................ 1-3
1.4 Overview ............................................................................. 1-4
1.4.1 Motherboard components ....................................... 1-4
Chapter 2: Hardware information ........................................ 2-1
2.1 Motherboard installation ...................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Placement direction ................................................ 2-1
2.1.2 Screw holes ............................................................ 2-1
2.2 Motherboard layout ............................................................. 2-2
2.3 Before you proceed ............................................................. 2-3
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................ 2-4
2.4.1 Overview ................................................................ 2-4
2.4.2 Installing the CPU ................................................... 2-5
2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ................................. 2-7
2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable ................................ 2-9
2.5 System memory ................................................................ 2-10
2.5.1 Overview .............................................................. 2-10
2.5.2 Memory configurations ..........................................2-11
2.5.3 Installing a DIMM .................................................. 2-12
2.5.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................ 2-13
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2.6 Expansion slots ................................................................. 2-14
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card.................................. 2-14
2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................. 2-15
2.6.3 PCI slots ............................................................... 2-16
2.6.4 AGP slot ............................................................... 2-16
2.7 Jumpers ............................................................................ 2-17
2.8 Connectors ....................................................................... 2-19
Chapter 3: Powering up ....................................................... 3-1
3.1 Starting up for the first time.................................................. 3-1
3.3 Powering off the computer................................................... 3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setup ......................................................... 4-1
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time ........... 4-1
4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures ..................................... 4-3
4.2 BIOS Setup program ........................................................... 4-5
4.2.1 BIOS menu bar ....................................................... 4-6
4.2.2 Legend bar ............................................................. 4-6
4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-8
4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave ........................ 4-9
4.3.2 Keyboard Features ............................................... 4-13
4.4 Advanced Menu ................................................................ 4-15
4.4.1 Chip Configuration ................................................ 4-17
4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration ....................................... 4-20
4.4.3 PCI Configuration ................................................. 4-22
4.5 Power Menu...................................................................... 4-25
4.5.1 Power Up Control ................................................. 4-27
4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-29
4.6 Boot Menu ........................................................................ 4-30
4.7 Exit Menu .......................................................................... 4-32
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Chapter 5: Software support ............................................... 5-1
5.1 Install an operating system .................................................. 5-1
5.2 Support CD information ....................................................... 5-1
5.2.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 5-1
5.2.2 Installation menus ................................................... 5-2
5.2.3 Software and drivers description ............................. 5-3
5.3 Software information ........................................................... 5-5
5.3.1 ASUS Update ......................................................... 5-5
Glossary ................................................................................ G-1
Index ........................................................................................ I-1
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FCC/CDC statements
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Safet y information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from
the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that
the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal
cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the
existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension
cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you
are using, contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully
read all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing the
ASUS P4S333-VF motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the P4S333-VF motherboard. It
includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard
and the new technology it supports.
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Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing system components. It includes description of
the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
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Chapter 3: Powering up
This chapter describes the power up sequence and gives information
on the BIOS beep codes.
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Chapter 4: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
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Chapter 5: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with
the motherboard package.
Glossary
This part lists the technical terms that you may encounter when
reading this document.
Index
This part contains an alphabetical list of the topics found in this
document.
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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying
to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the
ASUS Contact Information on page x.
2. Optional Documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
Address:
150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
+886-2-2894-3447
+886-2-2894-3449
General Tel:
General Fax:
General Email:
Technical Support
MB/Others (Tel):
Notebook (Tel):
+886-2-2890-7121 (English)
+886-2-2890-7122 (English)
Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English)
Support Fax:
Support Email:
Web Site:
+886-2-2890-7698
www.asus.com.tw
cscnews.asus.com.tw
Newsgroup:
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address:
6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center,
Building 2, Newark, CA 94560, USA
+1-510-608-4555
General Fax:
General Email:
Technical Support
Support Fax:
Notebook (Tel):
Web Site:
+1-510-608-4555
1-877-918-ASUS (2787)
www.asus.com
Support Email:
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe)
Address:
Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany
General Fax:
General Email:
+49-2102-442066
[email protected] (for marketing requests only)
Technical Support
Support Hotline:
Notebook (Tel):
Support Fax:
MB/Others: +49-2102-9599-0
+49-2102-9599-10
+49-2102-9599-11
Support (Email):
Web Site:
www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support)
www.asuscom.de
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Chapter 1
Product introduction
ASUS P4S333-VF motherboard
1.1 Welcome!
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Thank you for buying the ASUS P4S333-VF motherboard!
The ASUSP4S333-VF motherboard delivers a host of new features and
latest technology making it another standout in the long line of ASUS
quality motherboards!
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The P4S333-VF incorporates the Intel Pentium 4 Processor in 478-pin
package/Northwood Processor coupled with the SiS 650 chipset to set a
new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution.
Supporting up to 2GB of system memory with PC2100/1600 DDR
SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via onboard AGP 4x graphics or an AGP
4X slot, USB capability, communication and networking options, high-
speed data transfers using the ATA100 protocol, and AC ‘97-compliant
audio features, the P4S333-VF is your perfect vehicle to get ahead in the
world of power computing!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it,
check the items in your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your P4S333-VF package for the following items.
ASUS P4S333-VF motherboard (MicroATX form factor: 9.0-in x 7.5-in)
ASUS P4S333-VF support CD
ASUS 2-port USB 1.1 module
I/O plate
80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/33/66/100 IDE drives
40-conductor IDE cable
Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive
Bag of extra jumper caps
User Guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
The P4S333-VF motherboard supports the latest Intel Pentium 4 478/
Northwood Processor, also known as P4, via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF
socket. The Pentium 4 processor utilizes the advanced 0.18 micron
processor core in FC-PGA2 package for a 2.0GHz frequency, while the
Northwood processor uses the 0.13 micron processor core with 512KB L2
cache for up to a speedy 2.4+GHz frequency. The P4 offers optimized
performance for audio, video, and Internet applications. See page 2-4.
DDR memory support
Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the
P4S333-VF motherboard supports up to 2GB of system memory using
PC2100/1600 DDR DIMMs to deliver the required bandwidth for the latest
3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.
Digital audio interface
On audio models, a digital audio connector is onboard to accommodate
the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) Out module, which supports
coaxial interfaces. Experience 5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced
3D audio while playing DVDs and computer games. See page 2-24.
Onboard audio feature (on audio models only)
An AC’97 CODEC is onboard to support AC’97 compliant audio devices.
Onboard LAN (on LAN models only)
The motherboard incorporates the ICS 1893Y LAN PHY chip to support
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networking.
Smart Card Reader support
A special connector for the Smart Card Reader comes onboard to support
the cutting-edge technology for increased security in authenticating online
transactions, editing IC-based information, and a lot more.
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1.3.2 Value-added solutions
Overclocking
The P4S333-VF overclocking features:
• adjustable CPU frequency multiple in BIOS using the ASUS
JumperFree™ solution
• adjustable FSB/MEM frequency ratio
• Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) for fine-tuning system bus
frequency from 100MHz up to 166MHz at 1MHz increments
• optimized system performance through BIOS built-in optimization mode
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1.4 Over view
Before you install the P4S333-VF motherboard, familiarize yourself with its
physical configuration and available features to facilitate the motherboard
installation and future upgrades. A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard
specifications will also help you avoid mistakes that may damage the
board and its components.
1.4.1 Motherboard components
The following are the major components of the P4S333-VF motherboard
as pointed out in the picture on page 1-5.
1. ATX 12V connector
2. CPU socket
16. PS/2 mouse port
17. RJ-45 port (optional)
18. Parallel port
3. North Bridge controller
4. ATX power connector
5. DDR DIMM sockets
6. IDE connectors
19. Game/MIDI port (optional)
20. Microphone jack (optional)
21. Line In jack (optional)
22. Line Out jack (optional)
23. VGA port
7. South Bridge controller
8. ASUS ASIC
9. Floppy disk connector
10. Flash EEPROM
24. Serial port
25. USB ports
11. Super I/O controller
12. PCI slots
26. PS/2 Keyboard port
13. AC’97 CODEC (optional)
14. AGP slot
15. LAN PHY (optional)
See page 1-6 for a brief description of each component. Refer to
Chapter 2 for more information on the motherboard jumpers and
connectors.
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ATX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V
plug from the ATX 12V power supply.
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CPU socket. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)
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socket called mPGA478 B. This socket accommodates the Intel
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Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor with 400MHz system bus.
North bridge controller. This SiS650 controller integrates a high
performance host interface for the Intel Pentium 4 processor, a 3D
VGA Engine, a memory controller, an AGP interface, and SiS
MuTIOL technology.
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ATX power connector. This 20-pin connector connects to an ATX
+12V power supply. The power supply must have at least 1A on the
+5V standby lead (+5VSB).
DDR DIMM sockets. These two 184-pin DIMM sockets support up
to 2GB using unbuffered non-ECC PC2100/1600 DDR DIMMs.
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IDE connectors. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors
support up to four Ultra DMA/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE
devices. Both the primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors
are slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the IDE ribbon cable.
South bridge controller. Referred to as the SiS961 MuTIOL Media
I/O, this controller integrates the audio controller with AC’97
Interface, Ethernet MAC, Dual Universal Serial Bus Host
controllers, IDE Master/Slave controllers, and the MuTIOL Connect
to PCI Bridge.
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ASUS ASIC. This chip performs multiple system functions that
include hardware and system voltage monitoring.
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Floppy disk connector. This connector accommodates the
provided ribbon cable for the floppy disk drive. One side of the
connector is slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk
cable.
Flash EEPROM. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable
BIOS program.
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Super I/O controller. This Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides
the commonly used Super I/O functionality. The chipset supports a
high-performance floppy disk controller for a 360K/720K/1.44M/
2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard
compatible UARTs, a Standard Infrared (SIR), one MPU-401 UART
mode compatible MIDI/game port, and a Flash ROM interface.
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PCI slots. These two 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus
master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum
throughput.
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AC ’97 audio CODEC. This chip supplies performance compatible
with multimedia systems. When coupled with a PCI audio
accelerator or core logic that supports the AC ‘97 interface, the
CODEC delivers a cost-effective, superior quality audio solution.
(on audio models only)
AGP slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V
AGP4X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications.
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LAN PHY. This ICS 1893Y LAN PHY works with the South Bridge
controller to fully support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
networking protocols. (on LAN models only)
PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
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RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network
(LAN) through a network hub. (on LAN models only)
Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a
scanner, or other devices.
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Game/MIDI port. This connector supports a joystick or a game pad
for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio
files. (on audio models only)
Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone.
(on audio models only)
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Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or
other audio sources. (on audio models only)
Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or
a speaker. (on audio models only)
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VGA port. This 15-pin VGA port supports all types of visual
displays, including CRTs and VGA monitors.
Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other
serial devices.
USB ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are
available for connecting USB devices such as a mouse and PDA. A
USB header is also available for two additional USB ports. See
page 2-21.
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PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2
keyboard.
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Chapter 2
Hardware information
ASUS P4S333-VF motherboard
2.1 Motherboard installation
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis
to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. The P4S333-VF uses the Flex
ATX form factor that measures 9.0 inches x 7.5 inches, a standard fit for
most chassis.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and
damage motherboard components.
2.1.1 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the
chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the
rear part of the chassis. Refer to the image below.
2.1.2 Screw holes
Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the
motherboard.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
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2.2 Motherboard layout
19.1cm (7.5in)
PS/2
ATX Power Connector
CHASFAN1
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
USBV1
Bottom:
USB1
USB2
Top:
RJ-45
COM1
P4S333-VF
CPUFAN1
VGA
SiS650
HOST/
Memory
Controller
Line
Out
ICS
1893Y
ATX12V
Line
In
MODEM
AUX1
Mic
In
0
1
2
3
CD1
Accelerated Graphics Port
(AGP)
Audio
Codec
FPAUDIO1
SiS961
PCI Slot 1
MuTLOL
Media
I/0
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PCI Slot 2
CLRTC
SIRQ1
2Mbit
Flash
BIOS
USBV2
SMARTCON1
BATTERY1
HPANEL
ASUS
Mozart
IR1
FLOPPY
USB2
SPDIF1 IDELED
The audio and LAN features are optional. These components are
grayed out in the above motherboard layout.
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2.3 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not to touch the ICs on them.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
5. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the
ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is
detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause
severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or
components.
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2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2.4.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion
®
Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for the Intel
Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor.
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The Intel Pentium 4 Processor in the 478-pin package uses the Flip-Chip
®
Pin Grid Array 2 (FC-PGA2) package technology, and includes the Intel
NetBurst™ micro-architecture. The Intel NetBurst micro-architecture
features the hyper-pipelined technology, rapid execution engine, 400MHz
system bus, and execution trace cache. Together, these attributes improve
system performance by allowing higher processor frequencies, faster
execution of integer instructions, and a data transfer rate of 3.2GB/s.
Gold Mark
Note in the illustration that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on one
corner. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a
specific corner of the CPU socket.
Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and
severely damage the CPU!
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