2-5
Hardware Setup
The mainboard supports
Single/Dual
Intel
®
Xeon™ processor(s). The
mainboard uses two CPU sockets called Socket 603/604 for easy CPU
installation. You can install SINGLE or DUAL CPUs on the board to meet
your own needs. Keep the following points in mind before installing CPU(s):
1. If
SINGLE
CPU is intended, always install the CPU on the
CPU1
socket.
2. To install
DUAL
CPUs on the board, you must use
the same type
of CPUs running at the same FSB frequency
.
When you are installing the CPU,
make sure the CPU has a Heat Sink
and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating.
If you do
not find the Heat Sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and
install them before turning on the computer.
Central Processing Unit: CPU
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always
make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU
from overheating.
The system temperature needs to remain under 45°C.
We highly recommend that the direction of inlet air should follow
the direction indicated above for better cooling effect.
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P
G
A
6
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4
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P
G
A
6
0
4
CPU1
Recommended inlet air direc-
tion
