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INSTALLATION GUIDE

Electrical Power Damage

External Power Sources which do not conform to the specifications of the processor can cause

irreversible damage to the processor. Processor damage is usually not visible to the user because

the damage is inside the processor.

Sources of this damage include

 Voltage spikes

 Power supply failures

 Motherboard voltage supply failures etc.

Avoiding External Electrical Power Damage

Insure Proper Part Insertion

AMD processors require a proper insertion orientation into the socket to ensure all pins connect

correctly to the motherboard. The motherboard socket should have missing holes in the pin array

that mirror the missing pin pattern on the bottom of the socket. Care must be taken to orient the

processor pin pattern so that the pins will match the socket pin pattern prior to insertion.

If properly oriented, the processor should drop into the socket without applying any force on the

processor to achieve insertion. If it does not drop into the socket, the processor may be

misaligned or have bent pins. The processor should never be forced into the socket. Forcing the

processor into the socket can bend the pins and damage the processor. Forcing the socket can

also be an indication of incorrect orientation, which can cause damage when the power is

applied.

Summary of content (7 pages)

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INSTALLATION GUIDE Electrical Power Damage External Power Sources which do not conform to the specifications of the processor can cause irreversible damage to the processor. Processor damage is usually not visible to the user because the damage is inside the processor. Sources of this damage include    Voltage spikes Power supply failures Motherboard voltage supply failures etc.
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Use Electrical Power Surge Protection The quality of your electrical power depend on your local utility infrastructure. Even for high quality systems, electrical storms can also bring about un-expected power surges/spike. Your PC computer should be connected to the electrical outlet with a high quality power surge protector. This prevents power spikes from damaging any components in your PC.
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Avoiding damage during Installation and removal of system components System components should never be installed inside a system case while the system is powered up. This includes the processor and any internally pluggable component such as internal graphics, audio, and network interface cards etc. Powered installation can not only damage the processor, it can also damage the component being installed.
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Back to top Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic discharge can cause a range of harmful and permanent damage to electronic components including the processor. Static electricity is easily generated by humans as their clothes rub against each other or against the skin. The average person requires an Electrostatic Discharge of 3,000 volts before he or she feels it. An electronic component can be damaged with as little as 30 volts. A visible static spark is seen at 30,000 volts.
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      Loose articles and accessories - To avoid accidental shorts and mechanical entanglement, remove jewelry and loose articles. Work from a standing position - Always stand when working inside the computer. If you are sitting on a chair or the floor, it can force more movements and generate more electrostatic charge especially for chairs with wheels. Work on grounded surfaces - Stand on a hard surface that is dissipative.
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 Connect your wrist strap to an un-painted metal contact in your computer system. Make sure the connection is in place at all times. Simply connecting to case interior won't necessarily ground you -- the object must be connected to ground and must be capable of discharging electricity. Do Not Connect to Painted or Non-Metallic Surfaces Most modern gaming-grade cases have interior paint covering their metallic walls, so touching the paint will not ground you.
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Back to top Thermal Overstress Proper cooling of AMD processors is mandatory to avoid damaging the processor. Damage can occur very quickly if the processor is powered up without a heatsink present. AMD Processor-Ina-Box (PIB) includes a validated heatsink and fan. If AMD processors are purchased without an AMD approved heatsink, the heatsink must be carefully chosen to ensure its rated heat dissipation capability meets or exceeds the power consumption of the processor.