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CPU Central Processing Unit - cpu support

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Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) This mainboard supports Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo, Pentium 4, Pentium D, Celeron D processor in LGA 775 package. 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/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php Important 1. Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. 2. Make sure that you apply an even layer of heat sink paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation. 3. While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from the 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
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
This mainboard supports Intel
®
Core
TM
2 Duo, Pentium 4, Pentium D, Celeron D proces-
sor in LGA 775 package. 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/program/
products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php
Important
1. Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
2. Make sure that you apply an even layer of heat sink paste (or thermal tape)
between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.
3. While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug
the power supply
’
s power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the
safety of CPU.
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU
The surface of LGA 775 CPU.
Remember to apply some silicone
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