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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......................................... iii
Copyright Notice .......................................................................................... iii
Revision History ........................................................................................... iii
Technical Support ......................................................................................... iii
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... v
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specifications .................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-5
Color Management ........................................................................1-5
Core Center.................................................................................... 1-6
Core Cell™ Chip ............................................................................ 1-9
Dynamic Overclocking Technology ............................................ 1-10
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ .......................................................... 1-11
Live Monitor™ ............................................................................ 1-12
D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) ............................................................. 1-13
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ....................................................................... 2-1
Quick Components Guide ....................................................................2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU ..............................................................2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 754 ..................................2-4
Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set ....................................2-5
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-9
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................... 2-9
DDR DIMM Module Combination .............................................. 2-10
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................. 2-10
Recommended Memory Combination List .................................. 2-11
Power Supply ..................................................................................... 2-12
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX ............................................ 2-12
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 .............................................. 2-12
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