MSI Z77A-GD80 [21/100] Cpu central process ng un t

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Chapter 1

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 manboard. Always make sure the

coolng fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheatng. Be sure to 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

When replacng the CPU, always turn o the system’s power supply and unplug the

power supply’s power cord to ensure the safety of the CPU.

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.