MSI MS-9246 - Manual (Page 51)

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Mainboard Hardware
The mainboard supports Single/Dual Intel ® Xeon™ processor(s). The
mainboard uses two CPU sockets called Socket 603/604 for easy CPU installation.
You can install SINGLE or DUAL CPUs on the board to meet your own needs. Keep the
following points in mind before installing CPU(s):
1. If SINGLE CPU is intended, always install the CPU on the CPU1 socket
and install a dummy heatsink on the CPU2 socket, which will direct inlet
air to the CPU1 socket for better heat dissipation.
2. To install DUAL CPUs on the board, you must use the same type of CPUs
running at the same FSB frequency.
When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heatsink 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.
Central Processing Unit: CPU
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from
overheating.
The system temperature needs to remain under 45°C.
We highly recommend that the direction of inlet air should follow the
direction indicated above for better cooling effect.
B A T T
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m PG A 60 4
m PG A 60 4
CPU1
recommended inlet
air direction