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CPU & Cooler Installation
W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached
on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the cooler, contact your
dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. Meanwhile, do not
forget to apply some silicon heat transfer compound on CPU before installing the heat
sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion.
Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. W rong installation
will cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard.
1. The CPU has a land side cover on
the bottom to protect the CPU con-
tact from damage. Rotate it to make
the pin 1 indicator (yellow triangle)
in the right-bottom corner.
land side cover
3. Use 2 hands to remove the land side
cover (if any). Please note not to
touch the pins.
MSI Reminds You...
1. Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your
system.
2. Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging.
3. The availability of the CPU land side cover depends on your CPU
packing.
Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware
2. Take out the accompanying CPU Clip
and rotate it for the same direction as
the CPU (Pin 1 indicator is in the left-
bottom corner).
4. Align the two pin 1 indicators (the
triangles on the CPU & the CPU Clip),
and use the CPU Clip to clip the CPU
up, pressing the clips on both sides
to the center, as the arrows shown.
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