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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......................................... iii
Copyright Notice .......................................................................................... iii
Revision History ........................................................................................... iii
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... v
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specifications .................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-5
Fuzzy Logic™ 4 .............................................................................1-5
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ ............................................................ 1-7
Live Monitor™ ..............................................................................1-7
PC Alert™ 4 ................................................................................... 1-8
D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) ............................................................. 1-10
CPU Thermal Protection .............................................................. 1-12
Round Cable (Optional)............................................................... 1-13
Color Management ...................................................................... 1-14
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ....................................................................... 2-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 2-3
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 ..................................2-5
Installing the CPU Fan .................................................................. 2-5
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................... 2-7
DDR Population Rules .................................................................. 2-7
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................... 2-8
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JPWR2 .......................................... 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPWR1 ..............................................2-9
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