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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specifications .................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ...............................................................................1-4
MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-5
S-Bracket (Optional) ......................................................................1-5
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ....................................................................... 2-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU ..............................................................2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 ..................................2-4
Installing the CPU Fan ..................................................................2-5
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................... 2-7
DIMM Module Combination......................................................... 2-8
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................... 2-8
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1 ......................................... 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ................................................ 2-9
Back Panel .......................................................................................... 2-10
Mouse Connector ....................................................................... 2-10
Keyboard Connector ................................................................... 2-11
USB Connectors .......................................................................... 2-11
Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B .................................. 2-12
RJ-45 LAN Jack ........................................................................... 2-12
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1...................................................... 2-13
Joystick/Midi Connector ............................................................. 2-14
Audio Port Connectors ............................................................... 2-14
Connectors......................................................................................... 2-15
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