MSI Z77A

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Gettng Started
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 manboard 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 manboard. 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 manboard 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.