MSI Z77A-G45 GAMING - Manual (Page 22)

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Gettng Started
CPU (Central Processng Unt)
Introducton to the LGA 1155 CPU
The surface of the LGA 1155 CPU has two algnment keys and a yellow trangle
to assst n correctly lnng up the CPU for motherboard placement. The yellow
trangle s the Pn 1 ndcator.
Algnment Key
Yellow trangle s the
Pn 1 ndcator
Algnment Key
Important
Overheatng
Overheatng can serously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure the
coolng fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheatng. Be sure to apply an
even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsnk to
enhance heat dsspaton.
Replacng the CPU
When replacng the CPU, always turn off the system’s power supply and unplug the
power supply’s power cord to ensure the safety of the CPU.
Overclockng
Ths motherboard s desgned to support overclockng. Before attemptng to overclock,
please make sure that all other system components can tolerate overclockng. Any
attempt to operate beyond product specficatons s not recommend. MSI does not
guarantee the damages or rsks caused by nadequate operaton beyond product
specficatons.