MSI 990FXA GAMING - CPU Installation Guide and Overheating Warnings

Preface
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Preface ............................................................................................................ i
Copyright Notice ......................................................................................................ii
Trademarks ..............................................................................................................ii
Revision History ......................................................................................................ii
Smartphone Application ..........................................................................................iii
Technical Support ..................................................................................................iii
Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................iv
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ................................................... v
CE Conformity ......................................................................................................... v
Radiation Exposure Statement ...............................................................................vi
European Community Compliance Statement ........................................................vi
FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance ......................................................................vi
Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement ....................................................................vi
Taiwan Wireless Statements ...................................................................................vi
Japan VCCI Class B Statement ..............................................................................vi
Korea Warning Statements .....................................................................................vi
Battery Information ................................................................................................. vii
Chemical Substances Information .........................................................................vii
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ........................... viii
Chapter 1 Getting Started............................................................................1-1
Packing Contents ................................................................................................. 1-2
Assembly Precautions ..........................................................................................1-3
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Connectors Quick Guide ...................................................................................... 1-6
Back Panel Quick Guide ......................................................................................1-8
CPU (Central Processing Unit) ..........................................................................1-10
Introduction to AM3/ AM3+ CPU .................................................................1-10
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Memory ..............................................................................................................1-13
Dual-Channel mode Population Rule .......................................................... 1-13
Mounting Screw Holes .......................................................................................1-14
Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 1-15
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Expansion Slots .................................................................................................1-16
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Video/ Graphics Cards ...................................................................................... 1-17
Single Video Card Installation ......................................................................1-17
Internal Connectors ............................................................................................1-18
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