Gigabyte 8I845GE-RZ: Hardware Installation Process
Hardware Installation Process: Gigabyte 8I845GE-RZ
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Hardware Installation Process
To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:
Step 1- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step 2- Install memory modules
Step 3- Install expansion cards
Step 4- Install I/O Peripherals cables
Step 1
Step 2Step 4
Step 4
Step 4
Step 3
Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions:
1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU
in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change
the insert direction of the CPU.
3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and heatsink.
4. Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the CPU prior to system use, otherwise
overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur.
5. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specifications. It
is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifica
tions since it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set
the frequency beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hard
ware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
HT functionality requirement content :
Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system re-
quires all of the following platform components:
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- CPU: An Intel
Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology
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- Chipset: An Intel
Chipset that supports HT Technology
- BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled
- OS: An operation system that has optimizations for HT Technology
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Step 1-1: CPU Installation
Figure 1.
Socket
Pull the rod to the 90-degree directly.
Actuation
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Lever
Figure 2.
Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look for a (golden) cut edge on the
CPU upper corner. Insert the CPU into the socket. (Do not force the
CPU into the socket.) Then move the socket lever to the locked
position while holding pressure on the center of the CPU.
Step 1-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation
Figure 1.
Apply the thermal tape(or grease) to provide better heat conduction
between your CPU and cooling fan.
Figure 2.
Fasten the cooling fan supporting-base onto the CPU socket on the
motherboard.
Figure 3.
Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector, and
then the installation is completed.
8I845GE-RZ Series Motherboard
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