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Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction ...............................................................1-1
Mainboard Specification ............................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout .....................................................................1-4
Quick Components Guide .........................................................1-5
Key Features ............................................................................1-6
MSI Special Features................................................................1-7
T.O.P Tech™ ......................................................................1-7
PC Alert™ III .......................................................................1-8
D-LED™ & D-Bracket™ ....................................................1-10
Fuzzy Logic™ III ...............................................................1-12
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ........................................................2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU ...................................................2-2
CPU Installation Procedures ...............................................2-2
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure................................2-3
Memory Installation ...................................................................2-4
Module Installation Procedures ...........................................2-5
Power Supply............................................................................2-6
ATX 20-Pin Power Supply....................................................2-6
Back Panel ...............................................................................2-7
Mouse Connector................................................................2-7
Keyboard Connector ...........................................................2-8
USB Connectors .................................................................2-8
Parallel Port Connector .......................................................2-9
Serial Port Connector: COM A & COM B ..........................2-10
Joystick/Midi Connectors .................................................. 2-10
Audio Port Connectors ...................................................... 2-10
Connectors ............................................................................. 2-11
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 .................................. 2-11
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ................................. 2-12
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