Central Processing Unit: Cpu; Cpu Core Speed Derivation Procedure - MSI 655 Max User Manual

Central Processing Unit: CPU

The mainboard supports Intel
478 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 for easy
CPU installation. 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 find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to pur-
chase and install them before turning on the computer.

CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure

If CPU Clock
Core/Bus ratio
then CPU core speed
The relation between CPU FSB and memory SPD
On this 655Max mainboard, the CPU FSB controls the SPD of memory. When
the CPU FSB is 400MHz or 533 MHz, you may use DDR200, DDR 266 or
DDR 333 for your memory.
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, al-
ways make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect
the CPU from overheating.
Overclocking
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking.
However, please make sure your components are able to toler-
ate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any at-
tempt to operate beyond product specifications is not
recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks
caused by inadequate operation or beyond product
specifications.
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Pentium 4 Northwood processor in the
= 100MHz
= 16
= Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
= 100MHz x 16
= 1.6 GHz
Hardware Setup
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