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Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports AMD
®
Athlon64/ Athlon64 FX proc essors. The
mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket-939 for easy CPU installation. 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 have the heat sink and
cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the
computer.
For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/pro-
gram/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php.
MSI Reminds You...
Over heating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the C PU from
overheating.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or
unplug the power supply
’
s power cord from grounded outlet first to
ensure the safety of CPU.
Over clocking
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please
make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting,
while doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product speci-
fications is not recommended.
We do not guarantee the damages
or risks caused by inadequate oper ation or beyond product
specifications.