Central Processing Unit: Cpu - MSI 975X Platinum Series User Manual

Central Processing Unit: CPU

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The mainboard supports Intel
installation.
For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/
pro_mbd_cpu_support.php.
Important
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always 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 supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from grounded
outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU.
CPU & Cooler Installation Procedures for Socket 775
1. The CPU socket has a plastic cap on it to protect the contact from damage. Before you have installed
the CPU, always cover it to protect the socket pin.
2. Remove the cap from lever hinge side.
3. The pins of socket reveal.
4. Open the load lever.
5. Lift the load lever up and open the load plate.
6. After confirming the CPU direction for correct mating, put down the CPU in the socket housing
frame. Be sure to grasp on the edge of the CPU base. Note that the alignment keys are matched.
7. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with pure vertical
motion and reinstall.
8. Cover the load plate onto the package.
9. Press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with the hook under
retention tab.
10. Align the holes on the mainboard with the cooler. Push down the cooler until its four clips get
wedged into the holes of the mainboard.
11. Press the four hooks down to fasten the cooler. Then rotate the locking switch (refer to the correct
direction marked on it) to lock the hooks.
12. Turn over the mainboard to confirm that the clip-ends are correctly inserted.
Important
1.Check the information in BIOS for the CPU temperature.
2. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the plastic cap covered to avoid damaging.
3. Please note that the mating/unmating durability of the CPU is 20 cycles. Therefore we suggest you do not plug/unplug
the CPU too often.
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processor. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket-775 for easy CPU
Installation Guide
alignment key
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