v
CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ......................................... ii
Copyright Notice ......................................................................................iii
Revision History ......................................................................................iii
Safety Instructions .................................................................................. iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started .................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications.................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout ...........................................................................1-4
MSI Special Features........................................................................1-5
Live BIOS™ /Live Driver™ .........................................................1-6
Live Monitor™ ..........................................................................1-7
Color Management ....................................................................1-8
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ................................................................... 2-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU ...........................................................2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure........................................2-3
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix....................................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
DDR 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
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
