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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specification ...................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 1-5
Fuzzy Logic™ III ...........................................................................1-6
MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-6
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ ............................................................ 1-7
Live Monitor™ ..............................................................................1-8
D-Bracket™ (Optional) ..................................................................1-9
S-Bracket (Optional) .................................................................... 1-11
MSI DVD (5.1 Channel) ............................................................... 1-12
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ....................................................................... 2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-2
CPU Installation Procedures ......................................................... 2-2
Installing the CPU Fan .................................................................. 2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-4
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-5
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................... 2-5
DIMM Module Combination......................................................... 2-6
Installing DIMM Modules ............................................................ 2-6
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-7
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1 .........................................2-7
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ................................................ 2-7
Back Panel ............................................................................................ 2-8
Mouse Connector ......................................................................... 2-8
Keyboard Connector ..................................................................... 2-9
USB Connectors ............................................................................ 2-9
Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B.................................. 2-10
LAN (RJ-45) Jack (Optional) ........................................................ 2-10