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Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports Intel
®
Pentium 4 / Celeron D
TM
(LGA775) processor. The
mainboard uses a CPU socket called LGA775. When you are installing the CPU, make
sure to install the heat sink/cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have
the CPU, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/pro-
gram/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php.
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from
overheating.
Replacing the CPU
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.
The surface of LGA 775 CPU.
Remember to apply some silicone
heat transfer compound on it for
better heat dispersion.
Introduction of LGA 775 CPU
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator
The pin-pad side of LGA 775
CPU.
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator