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Central Processing Unit: CPU - dual

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Chapter 2 Central Processing Unit: CPU The MSI mainboard supports Single/Dual AMD® AthlonTM MP processor(s). The mainboard uses two CPU sockets called Socket A for easy CPU installation. You can install SINGLE or DUAL CPUs on the board to meet your own needs. Keep the following points in mind before installing CPU(s): 1. If SINGLE CPU is intended, always install the CPU on the CPU1 socket. CPU2 CPU1 2. To install DUAL CPUs on the board, you must use the same types of CPUs running at the same FSB frequency. 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. 2-2

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Chapter 2
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The MSI mainboard supports
Single/Dual
AMD
®
Athlon
TM
MP
processor(s).
The mainboard uses two CPU sockets called Socket A for easy
CPU installation. You can install SINGLE or DUAL CPUs on the board to meet
your own needs.
Keep the following points in mind before installing CPU(s):
1. If
SINGLE
CPU is intended, always install the CPU on the
CPU1
socket.
2. To install
DUAL
CPUs on the board, you must use
the same types
of CPUs running at the same FSB frequency
.
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.
CPU1
CPU2