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Central Processing Unit: CPU - power up edition

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Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium 4, Pentium D, Pentium 4 Extreme Edition and Pentium Extreme Edition. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called LGA775. W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, 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/program/ produc ts /mainboar d/mbd/pr o_mbd_c pu _s upport .php. MSI Reminds You... Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU 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. Introduction to LGA 775 CPU The pin-pad side of LGA 775 CPU. The surface of LGA 775 CPU. Remember to apply some silicone heat transfer compound on it for better heat dispersion. Alignment Key Alignment Key Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator 2-3

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Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports Intel
®
Pentium 4, Pentium D, Pentium 4 Extreme Edition
and Pentium Extreme Edition
.
The mainboard uses a CPU socket called LGA775.
When you are installing the CPU,
make sure to install the cooler to prevent
overheating.
If you do not have the CPU cooler, 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.
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU
The surface of LGA 775 CPU.
Remember to apply some sili-
cone heat transfer compound on
it for better heat dispersion.
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator
The pin-pad side of LGA 775
CPU.
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator
Alignment Key
Alignment
Key
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU 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.