Hardware Setup; Rear Panel; Example Of Cpu Core Speed Derivation Procedure; Cpu Installation Procedures For Socket 462 - MSI K7N2GM-V Instruction Manual

Rear Panel

The rear panel provides the following connectors:

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.
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports AMD ® Athlon
462 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket A 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 purchase and install them before turning on the computer. (For the latest
information about CPU, please visit
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php )

Example of CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure

If CPU Clock
Core/Bus ratio
then CPU core speed
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix
Memory
FSB
333 MHz
400 MHz

CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462

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
TM TM
/ Athlon
= 100MHz
= 14
= Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
= 100MHz x 14
= 1.4GHz
DDR 266
OK
OK
4
TM
XP/ Duron / Sempron
DDR 333
OK
OK
TM
processor in the
DDR 400
OK
OK