MSI MS-7181 - Manual (Page 19)

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Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports AMD ® Athlon64/ Sempron processor. The mainboard uses a
CPU socket called Socket-754 for easy CPU installation. 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 have the heat sink and cooling fan,
contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix
DDR 266
FSB 800
DDR 333
OK OK
DDR 400
OK
MSI Reminds You...
Over heating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the C PU from
overheating.
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.