While the Slot 1 and Socket 370 processors are not directly interchangeable, you may be able to adapt a Socket 370 Celeron for a Slot 1 motherboard using an adapter known as a SlotKET. ABit is one motherboard manufacturer that is routinely including a SlotKET adapter with its LX6, AH6, and LM6 motherboards. ABit also makes the adapter available separately. Other motherboard makers will undoubtedly be introducing their own Socket 370-to-Slot 1 adapters.

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