Rear Panel; Hardware Setup; Central Processing Unit (Cpu); Example Of Cpu Core Speed Derivation Procedure - MSI K8N Neo-V2 Instruction Manual

Rear Panel

The back panel provides the following connectors:
Mouse
Keyboard
COM Port

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
Socket-754 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 have 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
Parallel Port
®
Athlon64 processor. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called
= 200MHz
= 12
= Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
= 200MHz x 12
= 2.4 GHz
USB Ports
4
LAN
USB Ports
Line ln
Line Out
Mic ln