MSI 870-G45 series User Manual

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Hardware Setup
MS-7599
Chapter 2
Hardware Setup
MS-7599
Chapter 2
CPU & Cooler Installaton
When you are nstallng the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top
to prevent overheatng. Meanwhle, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU
before nstallng the heat snk/cooler fan for better heat dsperson.
Follow the steps below to nstall the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong nstallaton wll
cause the damage of your CPU & manboard
If the CPU s correctly nstalled, the
pns should be completely embedded
nto the socket and can not be seen.
Please note that any volaton of the
correct nstallaton procedures may
cause permanent damages to your
manboard.
3. Press the CPU down 󰘰rmly nto the
socket and close the lever. As the
CPU s lkely to move whle the lever
s beng closed, always close the le-
ver wth your 󰘰ngers pressng tghtly
on top of the CPU to make sure the
CPU s properly and completely em-
bedded nto the socket.
4.
Pull the lever sdeways away from
the socket. Make sure to rase the
lever up to a 90-degree angle.
1.
Look for the gold arrow of the CPU.
The gold arrow should pont as shown
n the pcture. The CPU can only 󰘰t n
the correct orentaton.
2.

MSI 870-G45 series Specifications

General

Brand	MSI
Model	870-G45 series
Category	Motherboard
Language	English