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CPU (Central Processng Unt)

Introducton to the LGA 1155 CPU

The surface of the LGA 1155 CPU has two algnment keys and a yellow trangle

to assst n correctly lnng up the CPU for motherboard placement. The yellow

trangle s the Pn 1 ndcator.

Algnment Key

Yellow trangle s the

Pn 1 ndcator

Algnment Key

Important

Overheatng

Overheatng can serously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure the

coolng fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheatng. Be sure to apply an

even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsnk to

enhance heat dsspaton.

Replacng the CPU

When replacng the CPU, always turn o󰘯 the system’s power supply and unplug the

power supply’s power cord to ensure the safety of the CPU.

Overclockng

Ths motherboard s desgned to support overclockng. Before attemptng to overclock,

please make sure that all other system components can tolerate overclockng. Any

attempt to operate beyond product spec󰘰catons s not recommend. MSI does not

guarantee the damages or rsks caused by nadequate operaton beyond product

spec󰘰catons.

For the latest nformaton about processors, please

vst http://www.ms.com/servce/cpu-support/

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