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Central Processing Unit: CPU

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Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon™, Athlon™ XP and Duron™ processors in the 462 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket A 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. CPU Installation Procedures 1. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Then, raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. Sliding Plate Open Lever 2. Look for the cut edge. The cut edge should point towards the lever pivot. The CPU will only fit in the correct orientation. Cut edge 3. Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever to Close Lever complete the installation. MSI Reminds You... Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. 2-3

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Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports AMD
®
Athlon™, Athlon™ XP and Duron™
processors in the 462 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called
Socket A 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.
1.
Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Then, raise
the lever up to a 90-degree
angle.
2.
Look for the cut edge. The cut
edge should point towards the
lever pivot. The CPU will
only fit in the correct
orientation.
3.
Hold the CPU down firmly,
and then close the lever to
complete the installation.
CPU Installation Procedures
Open Lever
Cut edge
Sliding
Plate
Close
Lever
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, al-
ways make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect
the CPU from overheating.