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Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports Intel
in the 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 purchase
and install them before turning on the computer.
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
If
CPU Clock
Core/Bus ratio
then CPU core speed
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.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power sup-
ply or unplug the power supply's power cord from grounded
outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU.
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 t o operate beyond product specifications is not
recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks
ca used b y i na dequ ate opera ti on or b eyond p rodu ct
specifications.
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Pentium
4 Northwood/Prescott processor
=
100MHz
=
14
=
Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
=
100MHz x 14
=
1.4 GHz
Hardware Setup
2-3
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