MSI MS-6380 User Manual page 24

Hardware Setup
Thermal Issue for CPU
WARNING!
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance,
thermal management becomes increasingly crucial when building computer
systems. Maintaining the proper thermal environment is key to reliable
operation. As such, the processor must be maintained in the specified thermal
requirements. AMD recommends the use of high performance thermal inter-
face material.
AMD Athlon™/Duron™ processor with a speed of 600MHz and above re-
quires LARGER heatsink and fan. You also need to add thermal grease be-
tween the CPU and heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Then, make sure that
the CPU and heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each
other. These are needed to prevent damaging the processor and ensuring
reliable operation.
You can visit AMD's web site for more information on proper cooling: http://
www.amd.com/products/cpg/athlon/pdf/cooling_guide.pdf
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