How to Install a CPU Socket 478
Socket 478 processors were introduced in 2002 with the release of the Pentium 4 processor. The name comes from the 478 pins on the processor. Installing a socket 478 processor onto a new motherboard is a delicate procedure. It must be done carefully to avoid bending any of the pins on the processor.
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Instructions
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Work on a table with good lighting when installing a processor on a brand-new motherboard.
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Lift the retention bar next to the processor port. The processor port will look similar to the one displayed in the image.
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Look closely at the port for the row that is missing two holes (see image). The processor has the same design with two pins missing on one row.
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Line the processor up to the corresponding holes and carefully insert the processor into the port. Do not force it, or you will damage the processor.
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Carefully return the retention bar to its locked horizontal position. Your processor is now installed. To install the heat sink, see the link below.
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Tips & Warnings
Always discharge any static electricity you may be holding in your body by touching exposed metal on your PC tower. Static electricity can severely damage computer components.
