Getting Started
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Chapter 1. Getting Started
TOPICS
Mainboard Specification 1-2
Mainboard Layout 1-4
Quick Components Guide 1-6
MSI Special Features 1-7
Thank you for purchasing 845G Max (MS-6580) series ATX
motherboard. The 845G Max (MS-6580) series is a superior computer
mainboard based on Intel 845G & ICH4 chipsets for optimal system
efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel
®
Pentium
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4 processors in the
478 pin package, the motherboard provides a high performance and profes-
sional desktop platform solution.
There are two models available for 845G Max series mainboards: 845G
Max and 845G Max-L. 845G Max does not support the LAN function while
845G Max-L is implemented with the LAN function and offers an onboard
LAN RJ-45 jack.
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Getting Started