Hardware Setup; Rear Panel; Example Of Cpu Core Speed Derivation Procedure - MSI KT4A-V 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 ® Athlon
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
266 MHz
333 MHz
400 MHz
(By overclocking)
TM
/ Athlon
= 100MHz
= 14
= Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
= 100MHz x 14
= 1.4GHz
DDR 266 DDR 333
OK
OK
OK
SPDIF-Out
TM TM
XP/ Duron / Sempron
DDR 400
OK
OK
OK
4
LAN
USB Ports
TM
processor in the 462 pin
OK
OK
OK
Line In
Line Out
MIC In