Athlon Tbird 1.1ghz+abit kt7raid troubles

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I just bought a kt7 raid and a 1.1ghz athlon tbird. I plugged the athlon into the system powered it up and the tbird started smoking. Does anyone know what exactly the problem could be? is it that the kt7 doesn't support 1.1 tbird? And also is it likely that the tbird is damaged from overheating?
 
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In order:

1. You do have a heatsink and fan on there right? Any screws or other hardware laying on the board, causing a short circuit?
2. No, it supports it fine.
3. Yes.
 

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peng, your processor is burnt out man. Turning it on for even a few seconds without a heatsink and fan is enough to damage it for good. I am sorry but it looks like you have to for out another 250-300 bucks for another one
 
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No offense, man, but.. .. The warranty AND directions BOTH tell you to install the fan. That was a really stupid thing to do. Even IF the fan "wasn't neccessary", why not use that for protection from overheating?
 

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Haaaaaaaaauhhhohhhhmygod.

it's like,

Uh Oh, my processor caught on fire! Hmm, These 2 pieces of hardware must be incompatible...

hah! ohhhhhmygod, im such an ass, goodnight.