Manual

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Gettng Started
CPU (Central Processng Unt)
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 at
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tempt to operate beyond product speccatons s not recommend. MSI does not guar-
antee the damages or rsks caused by nadequate operaton beyond product specca-
tons.
Gold arrow
Introducton to FM1 APU
The surface of CPU. Remember to apply some thermal paste on t for better heat
dsperson.