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This motherboard 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.
CPU and Cooler Installation
When 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 cooler for better heat dispersion.
Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will cause the
damage of your CPU & mainboard.
1. Position the cooling set onto the retention mechanism.
Hook one end of the clip to hook first.
2. Then press down the other end of the clip to fasten the
cooling set on the top of the retention mechanism.
Locate the Fix Lever and lift up it.
3. Fasten down the lever.
4. Attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector on
the mainboard.
MSI Reminds You...
1. Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system.
2. Check the information in PC Health Status of H/W Monitor in BIOS for the CPU temperature.
3. Please note that the mating/unmating durability of the CPU is 20 cycles. Therefore we suggest
you do not plug/unplug the CPU too often.
