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Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
If
CPU Clock
=
100MHz
Core/Bus ratio
=
14
then
CPU core speed
=
Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
=
100MHz x 14
=
1.4 GHz
The mainboard supports Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 processor 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 purchase
and install them before turning on the computer.
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, al-
ways make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect
the CPU from overheating.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power sup-
ply or unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded
outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU.
Overclocking
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking.
However, please make sure your components are able to toler-
ate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any at-
tempt to operate beyond product specifications is not
recommended.
We do not guarantee the damages or risks
caused by inadequate operation or beyond product
specifications.
