MSI MS-9246 manual Central Processing Unit CPU, CPU1

Mainboard Hardware

Central Processing Unit: CPU

The mainboard supports Single/Dual Intel® Xeon™ processor(s). The mainboard uses two CPU sockets called Socket 603/604 for easy CPU installation. You can install SINGLE or DUAL CPUs on the board to meet your own needs. Keep the following points in mind before installing CPU(s):

1.If SINGLE CPU is intended, always install the CPU on the CPU1 socket and install a dummy heatsink on the CPU2 socket, which will direct inlet air to the CPU1 socket for better heat dissipation.

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2.To install DUAL CPUs on the board, you must use the same type of CPUs running at the same FSB frequency.

When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heatsink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not find the Heat Sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.

MSI Reminds You...

Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.

The system temperature needs to remain under 45°C.

We highly recommend that the direction of inlet air should follow the direction indicated above for better cooling effect.

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