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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
Color Management ....................................................................1-5
D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) ............................................................1-6
Core Center ...............................................................................1-8
Core Cell™ Chip ...................................................................... 1-10
Live BIOS™ /Live Driver™ ....................................................... 1-11
Live Monitor™ ........................................................................ 1-12
Round Cable (Optional) ........................................................... 1-13
CPU Thermal Protection ........................................................... 1-13
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ................................................................... 2-1
CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS..................................2-2
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix ..........................................2-2
DIMM Module Combination ............................................................2-2
Installing DDR Modules...................................................................2-3
Back Panel & Power Supply..............................................................2-4
Connectors, Jumpers and Slots.........................................................2-5
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup.......................................................................... 3-1
The Main Menu ...............................................................................3-2
Standard CMOS Features .................................................................3-4
Frequency/Voltage Control ...............................................................3-5