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ASUS P2L97 User’s Manual 19
3. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Your motherboard provides a Slot 1 connector for a Pentium
®
II processor packaged
in a Single Edge Contact Cartridge (SECC/SECC2) or a Celeron™ processor pack-
aged in a Single Edge Processor Package (SEPP).
III. INSTALLATION
CPU
III. INSTALLATION
Heatsinks
The recommended heatsinks (see section on recommended heatsinks for Pentium II
processors for more information) for the boxed Pentium II and Celeron processors
are those with three-pin fans that can be connected to the fan connectors on the
motherboard.
WARNING! Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor’s
heatsink by regularly checking that your CPU fan is working. Without sufficient
circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the
motherboard. You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary.
Universal Retention Mechanism (URM)
Universal Retention Mechanism
Your motherboard comes preinstalled with a Universal Retention Mechanism (URM).
The URM supports Pentium II and Celeron processors.
Pentium II processor packaged in an SECC with heatsink and
fan (top view)
Pentium II processor packaged in an SECC2 or Celeron™ processor
packaged in an SEPP with heatsink and fan (top view)