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Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
Example of CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
If CPU Clock = 133MHz
Core/Bus ratio = 23
then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
= 133MHz x 23
= 3.06 GHz
The mainboard supports Intel
®
Pentium
®
4/Celeron Northwood/Prescott proc-
essor 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.
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
MSI Reminds You...
For the tested & compatible memory modules, please go to MSI
global website (http://www.msi.com.tw) for the updated details.
FSB
Memory
DDR 266
400 MHz
DDR 333
533 MHz
800 MHz
OK OK
OK
OK
DDR 400
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from
overheating. If the system shuts down automatically, please unplug
the power cord and check the cooling fan.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or
unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded outlet first to
ensure the safety of CPU.
