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Back Panel
The back panel provides the following connectors:
Mouse
Keyboard
ParallelParallel
COMA
VGA Port
L-out L-in MIC
Midi/Joystick
LANLAN
USB Ports
Hardware Setup
This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to
setup the jumpers on the mainboard. It also provides the instructions on connecting the peripheral
devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc.
While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation
procedures.
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports Intel®Pentium®4 Willamette, Celeron, Northwood and Prescott processor in
the 478 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 for easy CPU installation.
When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached
on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your
dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
For the latest information about CPU, please visit
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php
Example of CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
If CPU Clock = 133MHz
Core/Bus ratio = 23
then CPU core s