Advantech AIMB-252 User manual

User Manual
AIMB-252
(910GMLE/915GME)
Intel® 910GMLE µFC-BGA 479
(or 915GME µFC-PGA 478)
Pentium® M / Celeron® M Mini
ITX Main Board
Ver.1.00

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Safety Information
Electrical safety
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electri-
cal 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 adapter 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 connec-
tors, 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.
Part No. 2006025200 Edition 1
Printed in Taiwan June 2008
Caution! The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product
(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal
waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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Certifications
This device complies with the requirements in part 15 of the FCC rules: Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference,
This device must accept any interference received, including interferencethat
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A dig-
ital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera-
tion of this device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. The
user is advised that any equipment changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance would void the compliance to FCC regula-
tions and therefore, the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Caution! There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.
Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the
battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the man-
ufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.

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Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively,
please try the following help resources for further guidance. Visit the Advantech web-
site for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information:
http://support.advantech.com.tw/Support/default.aspx
Packing List
Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following
materials have been shipped:
1 x AIMB-252 (910GMLE) (or AIMB-252(915GME)) Mini ITX Main board
1 x CD-ROM contains the followings:
–User’s manual (this manual in PDF file)
–Drivers
1 x IDE HDD cable (40-pin)
2 x COM cable
2 x SATA Data cables
2 x SATA Power cables
1 x Startup Manual
1 x CPU cooler
1 x I/O Shield
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Production Introduction......................1
1.1 Before You Proceed..................................................................................2
1.2 Motherboard Overview..............................................................................2
1.2.1 Placement Direction......................................................................2
1.2.2 Screw Holes..................................................................................3
1.3 Motherboard Layout..................................................................................4
Figure 1.1 Motherboard Layout ...................................................4
1.4 Specifications............................................................................................5
1.5 Board Diagram..........................................................................................7
1.6 Ordering Information.................................................................................8
1.7 Riser Card.................................................................................................8
1.8 Bracket View .............................................................................................8
1.9 Accessories...............................................................................................8
1.10 Layout Content List...................................................................................9
Table 1.1: Slots............................................................................9
Table 1.2: Rear Panel Connector................................................9
Table 1.3: Internal Connector......................................................9
Table 1.4: CMOS1.....................................................................10
Table 1.5: ATX/AT mode selector(JPSON1).............................10
Table 1.6: COM1 RS-232/422/485 mode selector (JSETCOM1)..
11
1.11 Central Processing Unit (CPU) (for AIMB-252(915GME) only)...............11
1.11.1 Installing the CPU.......................................................................12
1.11.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan..........................................14
1.11.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan......................................16
1.12 System Memory......................................................................................16
1.12.1 DIMM Sockets Location..............................................................16
1.12.2 Memory Configurations...............................................................17
1.12.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM .............................................................18
1.12.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM ...........................................................19
1.13 Expansion Slots ......................................................................................19
1.13.1 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................19
1.13.2 Configuring an Expansion Card..................................................19
1.13.3 Standard Interrupt Assignments .................................................20
Table 1.7: Standard Interrupt Assignments...............................20
1.13.4 PCI Slots.....................................................................................20
1.14 Connectors..............................................................................................21
1.14.1 Rear Panel Connectors...............................................................21
Table 1.8: Rear Panel Connectors............................................21
Table 1.9: LEDs.........................................................................21
1.14.2 CPU Fan Connector (CPUFAN1) ...............................................22
1.14.3 System Fan Connector (SYSFAN1) ...........................................23
1.14.4 Serial Port Connector 23 (COM23).............................................24
1.14.5 Serial Port Connector 45 (COM45).............................................24
1.14.6 Front Headphone Connector (FPAUD1).....................................25
1.14.7 Front Panel Connector (JFP1/JFP2/JFP3) .................................26
1.14.8 ATX soft power switch (JFP1 / PWR_SW) .................................26
1.14.9 Reset (JFP1 / RESET)................................................................26
1.14.10HDD LED (JFP2 / HDDLED).......................................................26
1.14.11External speaker (JFP2 / SPEAKER) .........................................26
1.14.12Power LED and keyboard lock connector (JFP3 / PWR_LED&KEY
LOCK).........................................................................................27
Table 1.10:ATX power supply LED status (No support for AT pow-
er).............................................................................27

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1.14.13USB 2.0 Connector (USB56, USB78)......................................... 27
1.14.14ATX Power Connector (EATXPWR1)......................................... 28
1.14.15LCD Inverter Connector (INV1) & LVDS (INV2)......................... 29
1.14.16LVDS Connector (LVDS1).......................................................... 31
1.14.17LVDS Connector (LVDS2).......................................................... 31
1.14.18Digital I/O Connector (GPIO1).................................................... 32
1.14.19Serial ATA Connector 1 & 2 (SATA1, SATA2) ........................... 32
Chapter 2 BIOS Operation................................. 33
2.1 BIOS Introduction.................................................................................... 34
2.2 BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 34
2.2.1 Main Menu.................................................................................. 35
2.2.2 Standard CMOS Features.......................................................... 36
2.2.3 Advanced BIOS Features........................................................... 37
2.2.4 Advanced Chipset Features ....................................................... 38
2.2.5 Integrated Peripherals ................................................................ 40
2.2.6 Power Management Setup......................................................... 42
2.2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations.............................................................. 44
2.2.8 PC Health Status........................................................................ 45
2.2.9 Frequency/voltage Control.......................................................... 46
2.2.10 Load Setup Defaults................................................................... 46
2.2.11 Set Password.............................................................................. 47
2.2.12 Save & Exit Setup....................................................................... 49
2.2.13 Quit Without Saving.................................................................... 49
Chapter 3 Chipset Software Install Utility ........51
3.1 Before you Begin .................................................................................... 52
3.2 Introduction............................................................................................. 52
3.3 Windows XP Driver Setup....................................................................... 53
Chapter 4 VGA Setup......................................... 55
4.1 Introduction............................................................................................. 56
4.2 Windows XP Driver Setup....................................................................... 56
Chapter 5 LAN Configuration............................ 59
5.1 Introduction............................................................................................. 60
5.2 Features.................................................................................................. 60
5.3 Installation............................................................................................... 60
5.4 Win XP Driver Setup (Realtek RTL8111C)............................................. 60
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog............ 63
A.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer......................................................... 64
A.1.1 Watchdog timer overview ........................................................... 64
A.1.2 Programming the Watchdog Timer............................................. 64
Table A.1: Watchdog Timer Registers....................................... 66
A.1.3 Example Program....................................................................... 67
Appendix B Pin Assignments...............................71
B.1 IDE Hard Drive Connector (IDE1)........................................................... 72

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Table B.1: IDE Hard Drive Connector (IDE1) ............................72
B.2 Parallel Port Connector (LPT1)...............................................................73
Table B.2: Parallel Port Connector (LPT1) ................................73
B.3 USB Connector (USB56,USB78)............................................................73
Table B.3: USB5/USB6 Connector (USB56) .............................73
B.4 VGA Connector (VGA1)..........................................................................74
Table B.4: VGA Connector (VGA1) ...........................................74
B.5 RS-232 Serial Port (COM1) ....................................................................74
Table B.5: Rs-232 Serial Port (COM1) ......................................74
B.6 RS-232 Serial Port (COM2 ~ COM5)......................................................75
Table B.6: RS-232 Serial Port (COM23)....................................75
Table B.7: RS-232 Serial Port (COM45)....................................75
B.7 PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse Connnector (KBMS1)........................................76
Table B.8: PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse Connector (KBMS1) ...........76
B.8 CPU Fan Power Connector (CPUFAN1) ................................................76
Table B.9: CPU Fan Power Connector (CPUFAN1)..................76
B.9 Power LED & Keyboard Lock Connector (JFP3)....................................77
Table B.10: Power LED and Keylock Connector (JFP3) ............77
B.10 External Speaker Connector (JFP2/ SPEAKER) ....................................77
Table B.11:External Speaker Connector (JFP2/SPEAKER).......77
B.11 Reset Connector (JFP1/ RESET) ...........................................................78
Table B.12:Reset Connector (JFP1/ RESET).............................78
B.12 HDD LED Connector (JFP2/ HDDLED) ..................................................78
Table B.13:HDD LED Connector (JFP2/ HDDLED)....................78
B.13 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1/ PWR_SW).............................................78
Table B.14:ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1/ PWR_SW) ..............78
B.14 AC-97 Audio Interface (FPAUD1)...........................................................79
Table B.15:AC-97 Audio Interface (FPAUD1).............................79
B.15 SM Bus Connector (JFP2) ......................................................................79
Table B.16:SM Bus Connector (JFP2)........................................79
B.16 GPIO Pin Header (GPIO1).....................................................................80
Table B.17:GPIO Pin Header (GPIO1).......................................80
B.17 LVDS Connector (LVDS1/LVDS2)..........................................................81
Table B.18:LVDS Connector (LVDS1/2).....................................81
B.18 LVDS Power Jumper (JLV1, JLV2).........................................................82
Table B.19:LVDS Power Jumper (JLV1, JLV2)..........................82
B.19 LVDS Invert (INV1, INV2) .......................................................................82
Table B.20:LVDS Invert (INV1, INV2).........................................82
B.20 System I/O Ports.....................................................................................83
Table B.21:System I/O Ports ......................................................83
B.21 DMA Channel Assignments ....................................................................83
Table B.22:DMA Channel Assignments......................................83
B.22 Interrupt Assignments .............................................................................84
Table B.23:Interrupt Assignments...............................................84
B.23 1st MB Memory Map...............................................................................84
Table B.24:1st MB Memory Map ................................................84
B.24 PCI Bus Map...........................................................................................84
Table B.25:PCI Bus Map ............................................................84

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Chapter 1
1Production
Introduction
This chapter describes the main
board features and the new tech-
nologies it supports.

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1.1 Before You Proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or
change any motherboard settings.
1.2 Motherboard Overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure
that the motherboard fits into it. Refer to the chassis documentation before installing
the motherboard.
1.2.1 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
as indicated in the image below.
Caution!  Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
 Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a
metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling com-
ponents to avoid damaging them due to static electricity
 Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
 Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
 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.
Warning! Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and dam-
age motherboard components.

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1.2.2 Screw Holes
Place four (4) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to
the chassis.
Caution! Do not over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards the rear
of the chassis.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout
Figure 1.1 Motherboard Layout
Audio1
LAN2_USB34
LAN1_USB12 VGA1 LPT1
COM1 KBMS1
SYSFAN1
DIMMA1
LVDS1
COM45
COM23
CPUFAN1
EATXPWR1
IDE1
SATA2
SATA1
PCI1
FPAUD1
INV1
USB56USB78
GPIO1
JSETCOM1
DIMMB1
JFP3
JFP2
JFP1
SYSFAN2
JPSON1
SMBUS1
BIOS1
JLV1
LVDS2
CMOS1
INV2
JLV2

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1.4 Specifications
Processor
Ssytem
CPU (130/90
nm, µFC-PGA
478)
Intel Pentium M Intel Celeron M Celeron M Celeron M
Max. Speed 2.0 GHz 1.5 GHz 1 GHz 600 MHz
Front Side Bus 400/533 MHz 400 MHz 400 MHz 400 Mhz
L2 Cache 2 MB 1 MB 0 MB 0 MB
Chipset Intel 910GMLE*/915GME + ICH6M
BIOS Award 4 Mbit FWH
Expansion Slot PCI 32-bit/33 MHz, 1 slot Mini-PCI -
PCIe -
Memory Technology Dual Channel DDR2 400/533 SDRAM Max. Capacity 2 GB
Socket 240-pin DIMM x 2
Graphics
Controller Intel 910GMLE/915GME GMCH integrated Graphics
Media Accelerator 900
VRAM Intel DVMT 3.0 supports up to 128 MB video memory
1st LVDS Single channel 18-bit/Dual channel 36-bit LVDS
2nd LVDS Single channel 18/24-bit/Dual channel 36/48-bit LVDS, via
Chrontel 7308B SDVO transmitter
DVI None
Dual Display VGA + LVDS, LVDS + LVDS
Ethernet
Interface 10/100/1000Base -T
Controller GbE LAN1: Realtek RTL8111C; GbE LAN2: Realtek
RTL8111C
Connector RJ-45 x 2
SATA Max Data
Transfer Rate 150 MB/s
Channel 2
EIDE Mode EIDE (Ultra DMA 100)
Channel 1
SSD Compact Flash Supports compact flash type I/II
Rear I/O
VGA 1
Ethernet 1 (for VG version); 2 (for G2 version)
USB 4 (USB 2.0 compliant)
Audio MIC-In, Line-Out, Line-in
Serial 1 (RS-232/422/485)
Parallel 1
PS/2 2 (1 x keyboard and 1 x mouse)

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Internal
Connector
LVDS & Inverter 2
USB 4 (USB 2.0 compliant)
Serial 4 (RS-232)
IDE 1
SATA 2
Compact Falsh 1
IrDA -
DIO 16-bit GPIO
Watchdog
Timer Output Interrupt, system reset
Interval Programmable 1 ~ 255 sec/ min
Power
Requirement
Typical Intel 915GME and Pentium M 760 2.0 GHz FSB 533 MHz,
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM
+5 V +3.3 V +12 V +5 VSB
2.61 A 0.71 A 1.93 A 0.59 A
Environment Operating
Temperature 0 ~ 60° C (32 ~ 140° F)
Physical
Characteristics Dimensions 170 mm x 170 mm (6.69" x 6.69")
* Intel 910GMLE only supports FSB 400 processor and DDR2 400 SDRAM

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1.5 Board Diagram
ICH6M
400/533
MHz FSB
Fintek
F81216D
4 RS232
LPC
FWH
BIOS
Super IO Winbond
W83627DHG-A
Intel 910GMLE/
915GME GMCH
Intel Socket 478
Pentium M/Celeron M
Processor
DDR2 400/533
DDR2 400/533
Channel A
Channel B
Direct Media Interface
2 GB/s bandwidth
CRT VGA
18-bit LVDS
1st LVDS
2nd LVDS 24-bit LVDS via SDVO
1 ATA 100 Port or
CF Type II
2 SATA ports
8 USB Ports
Realtek ALC655
150 MB/s
DMA 33/66/100
USB 2.0/1.1
AC-97 Link
GbE LAN1:
RTL 8111C
GbE LAN2:
RTL 8111C
PCI
PCIe x1
PCIe x1
32-bit/33MHz PCI Bus

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1.6 Ordering Information
1.7 Riser Card
1.8 Bracket View
1.9 Accessories
Part Number CPU Chipset DDR2 GbE COM LVDS
AIMB-252VG-M0A1E Celeron M 600 910GMLE 400 1 5 Single
AIMB-252G2-00A1E socket type 915GME 400/533 2 5 Single
AIMB-252G2-M0A1E Celeron M 600 910GMLE 400 2 5 Dual
AIMB-252VG-S0A1E Celeron M 1Ghz 910GMLE 400 1 5 Single
Part Number Description
AIMB-RP30P-03A1E 2U riser card with 3 PCI slot expansion
AIMB-252VG-M0A1E AIMB-252G2-00A1E
AIMB-252G2-M0A1E
Part Number Description
1700003195 USB cable with four ports, 17.5 cm
1700002204 USB cable with four ports, 27 cm
1700002314 USB cable with four ports, 30.5 cm

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1.10 Layout Content List
Table 1.1: Slots
Label Function Note
DIMMA1 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slot
DIMMB1 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slot
PCI1 PCI slot
Table 1.2: Rear Panel Connector
Label Function Note
KBMS1 PS/2 keyboard and mouse 6-pin Mini-Din
COM1 Serial port connector x 1 D-sub 9-pin, male
LPT1 Parallel port, Parallel port x 1 25-pin port connector
LAN1_USB12 RJ-45 Ethernet connector x 1
USB connector x 2
LAN2_USB34 RJ-45 Ethernet connector x 1
USB connector x 2
AUDIO1 Line-in port, Line-out port, Microphone
port 6-ChannelAudioI/O (3jacks)
Table 1.3: Internal Connector
Label Function Note
CPUFAN1 CPU fan connector 3 x 1 wafer,
pitch 2.54 mm
SYSFAN1 System fan connector 3 x 1 wafer,
pitch 2.54 mm
SYSFAN2 System fan connector 3 x 1 wafer,
pitch 2.54 mm
COM23 Serial port connector 2,3 5 x 2 header,
pitch 2.0 mm
COM45 Serial port connector 4,5 5 x 2 header,
pitch 2.0 mm
FPAUD1 Front headphone connector 5 x 2 header,
pitch 2.54 mm
USB56 USB 2.0 connector 5 x 2 header,
pitch 2.54 mm
USB78 USB 2.0 connector 5 x 2 header,
pitch 2.54 mm
IDE1 Primary IDE connector 20 x 2 header,
pitch 2.54 mm
ATX ATX power connector 10 x 2 header
INV1 LCD Inverter connector 5 x 1 header,
pitch 2.00 mm
INV2 LCD Inverter connector 5 x 1 header,
pitch 2.00 mm
LVDS1 LVDS connector HIROSE DF13S-40DP-1.25V
LVDS2 LVDS connector HIROSE DF13S-40DP-1.25V

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SATA1 Serial ATA connectors 7-pin header
Label Function Note
SATA2 Serial ATA connectors 7-pin header
JFP3 Keyboard lock and power LED
Suspend: Fast flash (ATX/AT)
System On: on (ATX/AT)
System Off: off (AT)
System Off: slow flash (ATX)
JFP2 External speaker / SATA HDD LED connector /
SM Bus connector
JFP1 Power switch /
reset connector
Table 1.4: CMOS1
COMS1 Clear CMOS
*Keep COMS data
Clear CMOS data
*Default setting
Table 1.5: ATX/AT mode selector(JPSON1)
JPSON1 AT(1-2) / ATX(2-3)
AT Mode
*ATX Mode
*Default setting
Table 1.3: Internal Connector
1-2 closed
2-3 closed
1-2 closed
2-3 closed

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1.11 Central Processing Unit (CPU) (for AIMB-
252(915GME) only)
The motherboard AIMB-252 (915GME) comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero
Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® M / Celeron® M pro-
cessor (Supports mPGA478M, Micro-FCPGA).
Table 1.6: COM1 RS-232/422/485 mode selector (JSETCOM1)
JSETCOM1 COM1 RS-232/422/485 jumper setting
Take one of the marked corner (with gold
triangle) on the CPU. This mark should
match a specific corner on the socket to
ensure correct installation.
Note!  Make sure the AC power is off before you install the CPU.
 If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the CPU fan cable to the
CPUFAN1 connector to ensure system stability.
Gold Mark

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1.11.1 Installing the CPU
Caution!  Intel® socket 478 Pentium M/ Celeron M CPU with 90nm process
package should come with installation instructions for the CPU,
heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this
section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
 Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is
on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your
retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any
damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.
Your place of purchase or local distributor will shoulder the cost of
repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
 Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Your place of pur-
chase or local distributor will process Return Merchandise Authori-
zation (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap
on the socket.
 The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket con-
tacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplace-
ment/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
1. Locate the CPU socket on
the motherboard.
Note! Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you.