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Installing AMD Opteron
W hen 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.
MSI Reminds You...
Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at AMD
or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.
u For CPU2
1.
Locate the 4 screws of the heatsink
to the 4 screw holes in the CPU area
on the mainboard.
screw holes
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make
sure the c ooling fan c an work properly to protect the CPU from
overheating.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the power supply or unplug
the power supply's power cord from grounded outlet first to ensure the
safety of CPU.
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CPU Cooling System
2.
Use the screw driver to fasten each
screw into each screw hole. Please
note the orientation of the heatsink/
cooler for CFAN2 should be the same
as shown below to prevent the in-
tervention with AGP card.
Hardware Setup
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