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Central Processing Unit: CPU

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Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon64 processor. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket-754 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. Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix DDR 266 DDR 333 DDR 400 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK* Note: Plugging memories in DIMM1 and DIMM2 can maximize the system performance. *Please Refer to the list of supported memory for 3 DIMM/DDR400 at MSI website. 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. Overclocking 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 specifications is not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications. 2-3

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Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports AMD
®
Athlon64 processor. The mainboard
uses a CPU socket called Socket-754 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 turn-
ing on the computer.
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix
Note: Plugging memories in DIMM1 and DIMM2 can maximize the system
performance.
*Please Refer to the list of supported memory for 3 DIMM/DDR400 at MSI
website.
DDR 266
DIMM1
DDR 333
DDR 400
DIMM2
DIMM3
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK*
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.
Overclocking
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking.
However,
please make sure your components are able to tolerate such ab-
normal setting, while doing overclocking.
Any attempt to operate
beyond product specifications is not recommended.
We do not
guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation
or beyond product specifications.