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CONTENTS
FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......................................... iii
Copyright Notice .......................................................................................... iii
Revision History ........................................................................................... iii
Technical Support ......................................................................................... iii
Safety Instructions .......................................................................................iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specifications .................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-5
MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-6
PC Alert™ III ................................................................................. 1-6
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ ............................................................ 1-6
Live Monitor™ ..............................................................................1-8
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ....................................................................... 2-1
Quick Components Guide ....................................................................2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU ..............................................................2-3
CPU Installation Procedures ......................................................... 2-4
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-5
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-6
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix ..................................... 2-6
DIMM Module Combination......................................................... 2-6
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................... 2-7
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-8
SSI 24-Pin Power Connector: POWER1 ......................................... 2-8
SSI 8-Pin Power Connector: POWER2 ...........................................2-8
Back Panel ............................................................................................2-9
Mouse Connector ......................................................................... 2-9
Keyboard Connector ................................................................... 2-10
USB Connectors .......................................................................... 2-10
Serial Port Connector: COM A & COM B ................................... 2-11
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