Central Processing Unit: Cpu; Cpu Core Speed Derivation Procedure; Memory Speed/Cpu Fsb Support Matrix - MSI 865PE Neo2-P Platinum Edition User Manual

Central Processing Unit: CPU

The mainboard supports Intel
sor 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 pur-
chase and install them before turning on the computer.

CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure

If CPU Clock
Core/Bus ratio
then CPU core speed

Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix

Memory DDR266 DDR333 DDR400 DDR433 DDR466 DDR500 DDR533
FSB
FSB400 OK
FSB533 OK
FSB800 OK
*: Overclocking spec. Please refer to P.10 "Memory Modules" in the ap-
pendant Test Report for the list of qualified test memory modules.
MSI Reminds You...
Overclocking
This mainboard is designed to support overclocking. However,
please make sure your components are able to tolerate such
abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any attempt to
operate beyond product specifications is not recommended.
We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by
inadequate operation or beyond product specifications.
® ®
Pentium
= 100MHz
= 20
= Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
= 100MHz x 20
= 2.0 GHz
N/A N/A N/A
OK N/A N/A
OK OK OK *
Hardware Setup
4 Northwood/Prescott proces-
N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A
OK * OK * OK*
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