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Hardware Setup

Central Processing Unit: CPU

The mainboard supports Intel

Pentium 4 Prescott processor. The mainboard

uses a CPU socket called LGA775. 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.

MSI Reminds You...

Overheating

Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make

sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from

overheating.

Replacing the CPU

While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or

unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded outlet first to

ensure the safety of CPU.

Overclocking

This motherboard 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 speci-

fications is not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages

or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product

specifications.

Introduction to LGA 775 CPU

The surface of LGA 775 CPU.

Remember to apply some sili-

cone 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

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