MSI MS96D2 User Guide - Page 17

CPU (Central Processing Unit), Important

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MS-96D2 CPU (Central Processing Unit) When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on the computer. For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index. php?func=cpuform2 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 ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU. Overclocking This mainboard 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 Introduction to LGA 1156 CPU The pin-pad side of LGA 1156 CPU. The surface of LGA 1156 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 2-3

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MS-96D2
CPU (C
ENTRAL
P
ROCESSING
U
NIT
)
When you are ±nstall±ng the CPU, make sure to ±nstall the cooler to prevent over-
heat±ng. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turn±ng on
the computer.
For the latest ±nformat±on about CPU, please v±s±t http://www.ms±.com/±ndex.
php?func=cpuform2
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 ATX power supply or unplug the
power supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of
CPU.
Overclocking
This mainboard 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
Introduction to LGA 1156 CPU
The p±n-pad s±de of LGA 1156 CPU.
The surface of LGA 1156 CPU. Remem-
ber to apply some thermal paste on ±t for
better heat d±spers±on.
Alignment
Key
Yellow tr±angle ±s the P±n 1 ±nd±cator
Alignment
Key
Yellow tr±angle ±s the P±n 1 ±nd±cator