One of the rookie learning machines illustrated CPU installation

For DIY enthusiasts, it is the most fun to install your own computer. If you are a beginner, how should you assemble them in the face of a lot of computer parts? In fact, it is relatively simple, you only have to pay attention to some skills and methods in the installation process. This issue lets you take the first step in assembling your computer-installing the CPU.

First, understand the CPU interface

Before talking about the CPU installation, the author first introduces the mainstream CPU corresponding to the CPU slot related knowledge.
Currently more common forms of CPU interface are: Socket 7, Slot 1, Socket 370, Slot A, socket 462 (also known as socket a), Socket 423, Socket 478, where, socket 370, socket A and socket 478 are the dominant. The socket 370 interface mainly corresponds to the C3 series of Intel's Celeron, Pentium III series and VIA, and the socket 462 interface mainly corresponds to AMD's Duron, Athlon and ATHLONXP series; socket The 478 interface mainly corresponds to the Intel Pentium 4 series.
In English slot means "slot", Socket is "socket". As a result, the CPU interface, which is named slot, is a long slot (like the expansion slot on the motherboard, so called "slot", the CPU inserted on it is also a long card-like, there are a lot of "gold fingers"; The interface named by the socket must be a socket, the corresponding CPU is flaky, With a lot of pins.

Tip: How do I know what type of CPU socket is?
The CPU sockets on the motherboard will be clearly marked out, such as: Socket 370, Socket 462. Note that the socket 478 socket is typically labeled "MPGA 478B" instead of "socket 478".

Second, the installation of CPU

Before installing the CPU, it is best to prepare some tools, such as: screwdriver, nose pliers. Although there are no tools we can install the same, but with tools easier to install. These two tools are not intended to screw screws, but to install the clip of the CPU heatsink. In addition, some heat-conducting silicone grease should be prepared. Apply the right amount of silicone grease, can let the CPU core and radiator very good contact, so as to achieve the purpose of heat conduction.
STEP1: At present, the mainstream CPU sockets are used ZIF (Zero insertion Force, 0 plug pull force) design, that is, the CPU socket next to add a lever. So when you install or disassemble the CPU, just pull the lever. When installing the CPU, first pull up the brown lever on the edge of the CPU socket and take a 90 degree angle, as shown in Figure 1.

STEP2:CPU is not easily inserted into the CPU socket, the installation CPU must be in a specific direction to insert.
Socket 478: Socket 478 interface to the Pentium 4 for example, in the upper left corner of the CPU front, there will be an arrow, the main purpose is to prompt everyone to the socket 478 socket on the location of the needle, as shown in Figure 2.