Asus Vintage - Manual (Page 21)

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2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2.4.1 Overview
The Intel ® Pentium ® 4 processor in the 478-pin package 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!
Notes on Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology
• Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® XP and
Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the
Hyper-Threading compliler to compile the code. If you are using any
other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology
item in BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
• Installing Windows ® XP Service Pack 1 is recommended.
• Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the
BIOS before installing a supported operating system.
• For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit
www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.
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