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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ...........................................ii
Copyright Notice .......................................................................................... iii
Revision History ........................................................................................... iii
Technical Support ......................................................................................... iii
Safety Instructions .......................................................................................iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specifications .................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-5
PC Alert 4 ...................................................................................... 1-5
Fuzzy Logic 4.................................................................................1-6
Live Monitor ................................................................................. 1-7
D-Bracket 2 (optional) ................................................................... 1-8
Live BIOS/Live Driver ................................................................. 1-10
S-Bracket (optional) ..................................................................... 1-11
MSI DVD 5.1 Channel (optional) ................................................. 1-12
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: PWR1 ........................................... 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ................................................ 2-9
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