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Hardware Setup
The mainboard supports
Single/Dual
Intel
®
Xeon™ processor(s). The
mainboard uses two CPU sockets called Socket 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.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the SSI power supply or
unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded outlet first to
ensure the safety of CPU.
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CPU1
Recommended inlet air
direction