MSI MS9297 User Guide - Page 40

Introduction to LGA 1366 CPU

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▍ Mainboard Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) When you are installing the CPU, make sure that you install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on the computer. Important Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Make sure that you apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU. Introduction to LGA 1366 CPU The pin-pad side of LGA 1366 CPU. The surface of LGA 1366 CPU. Remember to apply some thermal paste on it for better heat dispersion. Alignment Key Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator Alignment Key Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator 3-4

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3-4
Ma±nboard Setup
CPU (C
ENTRAL
P
ROCESSING
U
NIT
)
When you are ±nstall±ng the CPU, make sure that you ±nstall the cooler to prevent
overheat±ng. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turn-
±ng on the computer.
Important
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the
cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Make sure
that you apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU
and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the power supply or unplug the power
supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU.
Introduction to LGA 1366 CPU
The p±n-pad s±de of LGA 1366 CPU.
The surface of LGA 1366 CPU. Re-
member to apply some thermal paste
on ±t for better heat d±spers±on.
Al±gnment
Key
Yellow tr±angle ±s the P±n 1 ±nd±cator
Al±gnment
Key
Yellow tr±angle ±s the P±n 1 ±nd±cator