Rear Panel; Hardware Setup; Cpu Installation Procedures For Socket Am2; Installing Amd Socket Am2 Cpu Cooler Set - MSI K9AGM4 Instruction Manual

REAR PANEL

The rear panel provides the following connectors:
Mouse
Keyboard

HARDWARE SETUP

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.

CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2

1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power
cord before installing the CPU.
2. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket.
Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90-degree
angle.
3. Look for the gold arrow of the CPU. The gold
arrow should point as shown in the picture. The
CPU can only fit in the correct orientation.
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.

Installing AMD Socket AM2 CPU Cooler Set

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. If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan,
contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
Important:
Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the cooler installation for
Socket AM2 CPUs only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the
model you purchase.
Parallel Port
COM port
USB Ports
VGA port
4
LAN
USB Ports
Open the lever
Sliding
the plate
90 degree
Correct CPU
placement
Gold arrow
Press down
the CPU
Line In
Line Out
Mic In
O
Close
the lever