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Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware
The mainboard supports AMD
®
K8 Athlon64
TM
& Sempron
TM
processors. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket 462 for easy CPU
installation. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink
and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating.
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/pro-
gram/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)
2.2 CPU
The mainboard provides two sockets for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM
(Double In-Line Memory Module) and supports the memory size up to 2 GB.
You can install PC2700/DDR333 or PC2100/DDR266 modules into the
DDR DIMM slots. (For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http:/
/www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.)
2.3 Memory
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix
DDR266 DDR333 DDR400
800MHz OK OK OK
FSB
Memory
MSI Reminds You...
1. Read the instructions on the cooler before you start the installation.
2. Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always
make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU
from overheating.
3. 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.
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