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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ....................................................... iii
Copyright Notice ........................................................................................................... iii
Revision History ............................................................................................................ iii
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... iv
Technical Support ........................................................................................................ iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started................................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications ................................................................................... 1-3
Packing Contents................................................................................................. 1-5
MSI Special Features .......................................................................................... 1-6
Core CellTM Chip......................................................................................... 1-6
DigiCell ......................................................................................................... 1-7
Other Features ........................................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ................................................................................. 2-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................................... 2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU.............................................................................. 2-3
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU .............................................................................. 2-3
CPU & Cooler Installation ..................................................................................... 2-4
Memory ................................................................................................................ 2-7
Introduction to DDR2 SDRAM..................................................................... 2-7
Memory Module Population Rules .............................................................. 2-8
Installing DDR2 Modules ............................................................................. 2-8
Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 ......................................................... 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1............................................................ 2-9
Back Panel ........................................................................................................ 2-11
Mouse/Keyboard Connector....................................................................2-10
VGA Connector (Optional)....................................................................... 2-10
Serial Port Connector ............................................................................... 2-11
USB Connectors ....................................................................................... 2-11
LAN (RJ-45) Jack .....................................................................................2-12
Audio Port Connectors............................................................................. 2-12
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 .................................................................. 2-13
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................................ 2-14
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN2/SYSFAN1/NBFAN1/PWRFAN1 ....... 2-14
Connectors ....................................................................................................... 2-14
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1, IDE2 & IDE3 (IDE 2 & IDE3 are optional) ... 2-15
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