MSI MS-S0231 User manual

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MS-S0231
(v1.X) Server Board

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Copyright Notice
The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTER-
NATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guar-
antee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under con-
tinual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
Trademarks
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MSI®is a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd.
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AMD®is a registered trademark of AMD Corporation.
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AMI®is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Award®is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Realtek®is a registered trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation.
Revision History
Revision Date
V1.2 2012/10
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the
user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alterna-
tively, please try the following help resources for further guidance.
Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS
updates, driver updates, and other information:
http://www.msi.com/service/download
Contact our technical sta󰘯 at:
http://support.msi.com
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Safety Instructions
Always read the safety instructions carefully.
Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
Keep this equipment away from humidity.
Lay this equipment on a reliable at surface before setting it up.
The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V
before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or mod-
ule.
All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical
shock.
If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by ser-
vice personnel:
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according
to User’s Manual.
The equipment has dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDI-
TIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60oC (140oF), IT MAY DAM-
AGE THE EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
警告使用者:
這是甲類資訊產品，在居住的環境中使用時，可能會造成無線電干擾，在這種情
況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。
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Chemical Substances Information
In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH
Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the
Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at:
http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html
Battery Information
European Union:
Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be
disposed of as unsorted household waste. Please use the
public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in
compliance with the local regulations.
Taiwan:
For better environmental protection, waste batteries should
be collected separately for recycling or special disposal.
California, USA:
The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special
handling when recycled or disposed of in California.
For further information please visit:
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

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CE Conformity
Hereby, Micro-Star International CO., LTD declares that this device
is in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other
relevant provisions set out in the European Directive.
FCC-B Radio Frequency
Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tion manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-
tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures
listed below:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di󰘯erent from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
help.
Notice 1
The changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
this device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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WEEE Statement
ENGLISH
To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must remind you that...
Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment,
Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, products of “electrical and
electronic equipment” cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers
of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of
their useful life. MSI will comply with the product take back requirements at the end of life
of MSI-branded products that are sold into the EU. You can return these products to local
collection points.
DEUTSCH
Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt
Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte dürfen Elektro- und
Elektronik-Altgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt werden. MSI hat europaweit
verschiedene Sammel- und Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt, die in die Europäische Union
in Verkehr gebrachten Produkte, am Ende seines Lebenszyklus zurückzunehmen. Bitte
entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen Zeitpunkt ausschliesslich an einer lokalen
Altgerätesammelstelle in Ihrer Nähe.
FRANÇAIS
En tant qu’écologiste et an de protéger l’environnement, MSI tient à rappeler ceci...
Au sujet de la directive européenne (EU) relative aux déchets des équipement électriques
et électroniques, directive 2002/96/EC, prenant effet le 13 août 2005, que les produits élec-
triques et électroniques ne peuvent être déposés dans les décharges ou tout simplement
mis à la poubelle. Les fabricants de ces équipements seront obligés de récupérer certains
produits en n de vie. MSI prendra en compte cette exigence relative au retour des produits
en n de vie au sein de la communauté européenne. Par conséquent vous pouvez retourner
localement ces matériels dans les points de collecte.
РУССКИЙ
Компания MSI предпринимает активные действия по защите окружающей среды,
поэтому напоминаем вам, что....
В соответствии с директивой Европейского Союза (ЕС) по предотвращению
загрязнения окружающей среды использованным электрическим и электронным
оборудованием (директива WEEE 2002/96/EC), вступающей в силу 13 августа 2005
года, изделия, относящиеся к электрическому и электронному оборудованию, не могут
рассматриваться как бытовой мусор, поэтому производители вышеперечисленного
электронного оборудования обязаны принимать его для переработки по окончании
срока службы. MSI обязуется соблюдать требования по приему продукции, проданной
под маркой MSI на территории EC, в переработку по окончании срока службы. Вы
можете вернуть эти изделия в специализированные пункты приема.

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ESPAÑOL
MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, recomienda:
Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equipos
electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos clasicados
como “eléctricos y equipos electrónicos” no pueden ser depositados en los contenedores
habituales de su municipio, los fabricantes de equipos electrónicos, están obligados a hac-
erse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su período de vida. MSI estará comprometido
con los términos de recogida de sus productos vendidos en la Unión Europea al nal de su
periodo de vida. Usted debe depositar estos productos en el punto limpio establecido por
el ayuntamiento de su localidad o entregar a una empresa autorizada para la recogida de
estos residuos.
NEDERLANDS
Om het milieu te beschermen, wil MSI u eraan herinneren dat….
De richtlijn van de Europese Unie (EU) met betrekking tot Vervuiling van Electrische en Elec-
tronische producten (2002/96/EC), die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan kunnen niet meer
beschouwd worden als vervuiling. Fabrikanten van dit soort producten worden verplicht om
producten retour te nemen aan het eind van hun levenscyclus. MSI zal overeenkomstig de
richtlijn handelen voor de producten die de merknaam MSI dragen en verkocht zijn in de EU.
Deze goederen kunnen geretourneerd worden op lokale inzamelingspunten.
SRPSKI
Da bi zaštitili prirodnu sredinu, i kao preduzeće koje vodi računa o okolini i prirodnoj sredini,
MSI mora da vas podesti da…
Po Direktivi Evropske unije (“EU”) o odbačenoj ekektronskoj i električnoj opremi, Direktiva
2002/96/EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, proizvodi koji spadaju pod “elek-
tronsku i električnu opremu” ne mogu više biti odbačeni kao običan otpad i proizvođači ove
opreme biće prinuđeni da uzmu natrag ove proizvode na kraju njihovog uobičajenog veka
trajanja. MSI će poštovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih proizvoda kojima je istekao vek tra-
janja, koji imaju MSI oznaku i koji su prodati u EU. Ove proizvode možete vratiti na lokalnim
mestima za prikupljanje.
POLSKI
Aby chronić nasze środowisko naturalne oraz jako rma dbająca o ekologię, MSI przypo-
mina, że...
Zgodnie z Dyrektywą Unii Europejskiej (“UE”) dotyczącą odpadów produktów elektrycznych
i elektronicznych (Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), która wchodzi w życie 13 sierpnia 2005, tzw.
“produkty oraz wyposażenie elektryczne i elektroniczne “ nie mogą być traktowane jako
śmieci komunalne, tak więc producenci tych produktów będą zobowiązani do odbierania ich
w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia. MSI wypełni wymagania UE, przyjmując
produkty (sprzedawane na terenie Unii Europejskiej) wycofywane z użycia. Produkty MSI
będzie można zwracać w wyznaczonych punktach zbiorczych.

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TÜRKÇE
Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır:
Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC Kara-
rnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elektrikli ve elek-
tronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazların üreticileri,
cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü olacaktır. Avrupa
Birliği’ne satılan MSI markalı ürünlerin kullanım süreleri bittiğinde MSI ürünlerin geri alınması
isteği ile işbirliği içerisinde olacaktır. Ürünlerinizi yerel toplama noktalarına bırakabilirsiniz.
ČESKY
Záleží nám na ochraně životního prostředí - společnost MSI upozorňuje...
Podle směrnice Evropské unie (“EU”) o likvidaci elektrických a elektronických výrobků
2002/96/EC platné od 13. srpna 2005 je zakázáno likvidovat “elektrické a elektronické
výrobky” v běžném komunálním odpadu a výrobci elektronických výrobků, na které se tato
směrnice vztahuje, budou povinni odebírat takové výrobky zpět po skončení jejich životnosti.
Společnost MSI splní požadavky na odebírání výrobků značky MSI, prodávaných v zemích
EU, po skončení jejich životnosti. Tyto výrobky můžete odevzdat v místních sběrnách.
MAGYAR
Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük, illetve környezetvédőként fellépve az
MSI emlékezteti Önt, hogy ...
Az Európai Unió („EU”) 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba lépő, az elektromos és elektronikus
berendezések hulladékairól szóló 2002/96/EK irányelve szerint az elektromos és elektroni-
kus berendezések többé nem kezelhetőek lakossági hulladékként, és az ilyen elektronikus
berendezések gyártói kötelessé válnak az ilyen termékek visszavételére azok hasznos élet-
tartama végén. Az MSI betartja a termékvisszavétellel kapcsolatos követelményeket az MSI
márkanév alatt az EU-n belül értékesített termékek esetében, azok élettartamának végén. Az
ilyen termékeket a legközelebbi gyűjtőhelyre viheti.
ITALIANO
Per proteggere l’ambiente, MSI, da sempre amica della natura, ti ricorda che….
In base alla Direttiva dell’Unione Europea (EU) sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici ed
Elettronici, Direttiva 2002/96/EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005, prodotti appartenenti alla cat-
egoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più essere eliminati come riuti mu-
nicipali: i produttori di detti materiali saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni prodotto alla ne del suo
ciclo di vita. MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono
stati venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla ne del loro ciclo di vita. È possibile portare
i prodotti nel più vicino punto di raccolta.

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Contents
Copyright Notice............................................................................................ ii
Trademarks ................................................................................................... ii
Revision History ............................................................................................ ii
Technical Support.......................................................................................... ii
Safety Instructions.........................................................................................iii
Chemical Substances Information ............................................................... iv
Battery Information....................................................................................... iv
CE Conformity............................................................................................... v
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ......................................... v
WEEE Statement ......................................................................................... vi
1. Overview......................................................................................1-1
Mainboard Specications...........................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout ......................................................................................1-4
2. Hardware Setup ..........................................................................2-1
Quick Components Guide..........................................................................2-2
CPU (Central Processing Unit) ..................................................................2-3
Memory ......................................................................................................2-5
Storage.......................................................................................................2-7
Power Supply.............................................................................................2-8
Rear Panel I/O ...........................................................................................2-9
Connector................................................................................................. 2-11
Jumper .....................................................................................................2-16
Slot...........................................................................................................2-18
3. BIOS Setup..................................................................................3-1
Entering Setup ...........................................................................................3-2
The Menu Bar ............................................................................................3-4
Main ...........................................................................................................3-5
Advanced ...................................................................................................3-6
Boot..........................................................................................................3-15
Security ....................................................................................................3-17
Chipset.....................................................................................................3-18
Exit ...........................................................................................................3-19
4. Drivers & Utilities.........................................................................4-1
Installation..................................................................................................4-2
Server Drivers ............................................................................................4-2
Manual .......................................................................................................4-3
Download Website .....................................................................................4-3

1-1-1
Thank you for choosing the MS-S0231 v1.X, an excellent server board
from MSI.
Based on the innovative AMD®SR5650 & SP5100 chipsets for optimal
system efciency, the MS-S0231 accommodates single AMD®Opteron™
2300/3200/3300 Series, Phenom™ II X6/X4/X3/X2/XLT, Athlon™ II X4/
X3/X2/XL processor in socket AM3/AM3+ and supports up to 4 DDR3
800/1066/1333/1600 DIMM slots to provide the maximum of 32GB mem-
ory capacity.
In the advanced-level and mid-range market segment, the MS-S0231
can provide a high-performance solution for today’s front-end and gen-
eral purpose server, as well as in the future.
1Overview

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Overview MS-S0231
Overview MS-S0231
Mainboard Specications
Processor
Single AMD Opteron 2300/3200/3300 Series, Phenom II X6/X4/X3/X2/XLT,
Athlon II X4/X3/X2/XL processor in socket AM3/AM3+
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Chipset
North Bridge: AMD SR5650 chipset
South Bridge: AMD SP5100 chipset
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Memory
DIMM Quantity:
Four 240-pin slots
DIMM Type/ Speed:
DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600 MHz Unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DIMM
Capacity:
Up to 32GB
Channel:
Dual-Channel memory
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LAN
2 Gigabit LAN ports (Optional 4 Gigabit LAN ports) + 1 Mgmt LAN port
Intel 82574L x2 (Optional x 4)
Broadcom BCM5221 x1 (for Mgmt)
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Storage
SATA
6 SATA 3Gb/s ports by AMD SP5100 chipset
SAS
Optional 8 SAS ports by 1064E/1068E (SAS 3Gb/s) SAS card support
RAID 0/1/10 (MS-95X4)
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System Management (Optional)
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Graphics (Optional)
Aspeed AST1100/ AST2050 graphics controller■
Rear Panel I/O
1 PS/2 mouse port
1 PS/2 keyboard port
1 RJ-45 for Management Gigabit LAN port (Optional)
2 USB 2.0 ports
2 Gigabit LAN ports (Optional 4 Gigabit LAN ports)
1 Serial port
1 D-sub VGA port
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Onboard Pinheaders/ Connectors
1 SPI Flash ROM pinheader (for debugging)
1 serial port connector
1 TPM pinheader
1 front panel pinheader
2 USB 2.0 pinheaders (4 ports)
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Slot
1 PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot
2 PCI Express 2.0 x4 slots for LSI 1064E/1068E SAS Card (Optional)
1 32-bit/33MHz PCI slot
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Dimension
ATX form factor: 12” x 9.6”■
Mounting
10 mounting holes■
Conguration
SKUs
Features SKU 1 SKU 2
AST1100 (with VGA) V
AST2050 (with IPMI) V
Intel 82574L 4 2
Broadcom BCM5221 for Mgmt V

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Overview MS-S0231
Mainboard Layout
JIPMB1
CPUFAN1
JPWR1
JPWR2
JTPM1
COM2
JFP1
JCI1
PCI _E1
PCI _E2
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
PCI _E3
PCI 1
JUSB2
JUSB1
SYSFAN4
SYSFAN3
SYSFAN2
J10
JBWP1
JBOOT1
JSMBUS1
BATT
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SOCKET AM3
Top :
Mouse
Bottom:
Keyboard
Top: LAN Jack
Bottom: USB Ports
SATA2
SAS2
SAS4
SAS6
SAS8
SAS1
SAS3
SAS5
SAS7
SATA4SATA6
SATA1SATA3SATA5
JBAT1
JLAN1
JLAN2
COM1
VGA1
MS-S0231 Mainboard SKU1 (AST2050 IPMI, 4 LAN Ports)

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CPUFAN1
JPWR1
JPWR2
JTPM1
COM2
JFP1
JCI1
PCI _E1
PCI _E2
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
PCI _E3
PCI 1
JUSB2
JUSB1
SYSFAN4
SYSFAN3
SYSFAN2
J10
JBWP1
JBOOT1
JSMBUS1
BATT
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SOCKET AM3
Top :
Mouse
Bottom:
Keyboard
USB Ports
SATA2
SAS2 SAS4 SAS6 SAS8
SAS1
SAS3
SAS5
SAS7
SATA4SATA6
SATA1SATA3SATA5
JBAT1
JLAN1
COM1
VGA1
MS-S0231 Mainboard SKU2 (AST1100 VGA, 2 LAN Ports)

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This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup
procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the com-
ponents and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if
you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work prop-
erly.
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static
electricity may damage the components.
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Quick Components Guide
JBAT1, p.2-16
JFP1, p.2-14
JUSB1~2, p.2-13
JPWR1, p.2-8
JPWR2, p.2-8
JSMBUS1, p.2-14
SYSFAN2~4, p.2-11
CPUFAN1, p.2-11
JIPMB1, p.2-14
JCI1, p.2-15
JTPM1, p.2-15
COM2, p.2-13
JBOOT1, p.2-17
JBWP1, p.2-17
PCI_E1,
p.2-18
PCI1, p.2-18
PCI_E2,
p.2-18
PCI_E3,
p.2-18
CPU, p.2-3
VGA Port
LAN Jack
BATT
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SOCKET AM3
SAS2
SAS4
SAS6
SAS8,
p.2-12
SAS1
SAS3
SAS5
SAS7,
p.2-12
SATA6
SATA4
SATA2,
p.2-12
SATA5
SATA3
SATA1,
p.2-12
Serial Port
LAN Jack
LAN Jack
USB Ports
Mouse Port
Keyboard Port,
p.2-9
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4,
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CPU (Central Processing Unit)
When installing the CPU, make sure that you install the cooler to prevent over-
heating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on
the computer.
Important
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the
cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Make sure
that you apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU
and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the power supply or unplug the power
supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet rst to ensure the safety of CPU.
Introduction to AM3/AM3+ CPU
The surface of CPU. Remember to apply some thermal paste on it for better
heat dispersion.
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CPU Installation
When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on
the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal
paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat disper-
sion.
Important
Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration only. The appearance of
your mainboard may vary depending on the model you purchase.
If the CPU is correctly installed, the
pins should be completely embedded
into the socket and can not be seen.
Please note that any violation of the
correct installation procedures may
cause permanent damages to your
mainboard.
3. Press the CPU down 󰘰rmly into the
socket and close the lever. As the
CPU is likely to move while the lever
is being closed, always close the le-
ver with your 󰘰ngers pressing tightly
on top of the CPU to make sure the
CPU is properly and completely em-
bedded into the socket.
4.
Pull the lever sideways away from
the socket. Make sure to raise the
lever up to a 90-degree angle.
1. Look for the gold arrow of the CPU.
The gold arrow should point as shown
in the picture. The CPU can only 󰘰t in
the correct orientation.
2.