P4a (confused about installation)

Good day.
I need some info from you techies.
I just got a p4 1.6a pentium chip. I've been reading that if it has a thermal pad on it that I don't use thermal grease.
hmm, I have no idea. does that chip have that pad on?? Its black on the bottom, it seems to be a removable material.
(And obviously this is important to know before applying anything).

Also I have the p4s533 Board (Asus) with 645dx chipset, I've read that the onboard sound is good, but I was wondering how good is good, I have a soundblaster live value. Would that beat the onboard one??

Thanks in advance, and hope I can get some answers..


P.S : If someone would have a pic as to what the thermal pad looks like then I'd be all set.

Edit:
Reread your post, the thermal pad is on the heatsink not the CPU, I hope that's what you meant:)

Yes, that black thing likely is the thermal pad, you can use it, or remove it and use thermal grease instead.

ftp://download.intel.com/support/processors/manuals/p4p478_1.pdf
copy and paste required.

As for the sound it will be pretty similar, best way to tell your preference is try both ways with your setup.

AH wow, PERFECT.
THanks man.
So now I'm 99% sure its already on there, (no syringe came with it)
I'll use it till I order artic silver 3 or somehting and compare the temps.
Thanks again!!!!!