User`s manual

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Gettng Started
CPU (Central Processng Unt)
Introducton to the LGA 1155 CPU
The surface of the LGA 1155 CPU
has two algnment keys and a
yellow trangle to assst n correctly
lnng up the CPU for manboard
placement. The yellow trangle s the
pn 1 ndcator.
Yellow trangle s the
Pn 1 ndcator
Algnment Key
Important
Overheatng
Overheatng can serously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the coolng
fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheatng. Make sure that you apply
an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsnk to
enhance heat dsspaton.
Replacng the CPU
Whle replacng the CPU, always turn o the system's power supply and unplug the
power supply’s power cord.
Overclockng
Ths manboard s desgned to support overclockng. Before attemptng to overclock,
please make sure that all other system components can tolerate overclockng. Any
attempt to operate beyond product speccatons s not recommend. MSI does not
guarantee the damages or rsks caused by nadequate operaton beyond product
speccatons.