Apu (accelerated processng unts) -10, Fm2 apu socket, Apu (accelerated processng unts) – MSI FM2-A55M-E35 User Manual
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APU (Accelerated Processng Unts)
Important
Overheatng
Overheatng can serously damage the APU and manboard. Always make sure the
coolng fans work properly to protect the APU from overheatng. Be sure to apply an
even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the APU and the heatsnk to
enhance heat dsspaton.
Replacng the APU
When replacng the APU, always turn off the system’s power supply and unplug the
power supply’s power cord to ensure the safety of the APU.
Overclockng
Ths manboard s desgned to support overclockng. Before attemptng to overclock,
please make sure that all other system components can tolerate overclockng. Any at-
tempt to operate beyond product specficatons s not recommend. MSI does not guar-
antee the damages or rsks caused by nadequate operaton beyond product specfica-
tons.
Gold trangle
Introducton to FM2 APU
The surface of APU. Remember to apply some thermal paste on t for better heat
dsperson.