MSI KT880 User Guide - Page 18

Central Processing Unit: CPU, Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix

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Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon™ XP and Duron™ processors in the 462 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket-462 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 find 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/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix Memory FSB 200 MHz 266 MHz 333 MHz 400 MHz DDR 266 OK OK OK OK DDR 333 N/A OK OK OK DDR 400 N/A OK OK OK ! WARNING! Thermal Issue for CPU AMD Athlon™/Athlon™ XP/Duron™ processor with a speed of 600MHz and above requires LARGER heatsink and fan. You also need to add thermal grease between the CPU and heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Then, make sure that the CPU and heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. These are needed to prevent damaging the processor and ensuring reliable operation. You can check AMD's web site for more information. 2-3

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Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports AMD
®
Athlon™ XP and Duron™ processors in the 462
pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket-462
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
find 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/
program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix
Thermal Issue for CPU
AMD Athlon™/Athlon™ XP/Duron™ processor with a speed of
600MHz and above
requires LARGER heatsink and fan. You also
need to add thermal grease between the CPU and heatsink to im-
prove heat dissipation. Then, make sure that the CPU and heatsink
are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. These
are needed to prevent damaging the processor and ensuring reliable
operation. You can check AMD’s web site for more information.
!
WARNING!
FSB
Memory
DDR 266
200 MHz
DDR 333
DDR 400
266 MHz
333 MHz
OK
N/A
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
N/A
OK
400 MHz
OK
OK
OK