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Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports AMD
pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket-462 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
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix
Memory
FSB
200 MHz
266 MHz
333 MHz
400 MHz
Thermal Issue for CPU
!
AMD Athlon™/Athlon™ XP/Duron™ processor with a speed of
600MHz and above requires LARGER heatsink and fan. You also
need to add thermal grease between the CPU and heatsink to im-
prove heat dissipation. Then, make sure that the CPU and heatsink
WARNING!
are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. These
are needed to prevent damaging the processor and ensuring reliable
operation. You can check AMD's web site for more information.
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Athlon™ XP and Duron™ processors in the 462
DDR 266
DDR 333
OK
N/A
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
Hardware Setup
DDR 400
N/A
OK
OK
OK
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