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The rear panel provides the following connectors:
| Parallel | 1394 port | Line ln | RS |
Mouse | LAN |
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Keyboard COM port | VGA port | USB ports Line Out | CS |
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| MIC | SS |
This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on the mainboard. It also provides the instructions on connecting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures.
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)
Central Processing Unit: CPUThe mainboard supports AMD® Athlon64 X2 / Athlon64 / Sempron processors. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket
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1. | Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before |
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2. | Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise |
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3. | Look for the gold arrow on the CPU. The CPU can only fit in the |
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4.If the CPU is correctly installed, the pins should be completely embedded into the socket and can not be seen. Please note that any violation of the correct installation procedures may cause permanent damages to your mainboard.
5.Press the CPU down firmly into the socket and close the lever. As the CPU is likely to move while the lever is being closed, always close the lever with your fingers pressing tightly on top of the CPU to make sure the CPU is properly and completely embedded into the socket.
MSI Reminds You...OverheatingOverheating will seriously damage the CPU and system; always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
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