MSI RS482M2-IL/L - Manual (Page 19)

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Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports AMD ® Athlon64 processor. The mainboard uses a
CPU socket called Socket-939 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.
For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/pro-
gram/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php.
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 CPU 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.