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Copyright Notice..............................................................................................................ii
Trademarks.......................................................................................................................ii
Revision History..............................................................................................................ii
Technical Support...........................................................................................................ii
Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................iii
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement........................................................iv
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement....................................v
Chapter 1 Getting Started.....................................................................................1.1
Mainboard Specifications...................................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-4
Packing Checklist.................................................................................................1-5
MSI Special Feature............................................................................................1-6
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup..................................................................................2-1
Quick Components Guide....................................................................................2-2
CPU (Central Processing Unit)............................................................................2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2............................................2-4
Installing AMD Socket AM2 CPU Cooler Set...............................................2-5
Memory.................................................................................................................2-6
Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules....................................................2-6
Installing DDRII Modules...............................................................................2-7
Power Supply......................................................................................................2-8
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: JPWR1......................................................2-8
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1............................................................2-8
Important Notification about Power Issue..................................................2-9
Back Panel..........................................................................................................2-10
Connectors........................................................................................................2-12
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1..........................................................2-12
ATA133 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1/ IDE2..............................................2-12
Serial ATA II Connectors: SATA1~SATA4................................................2-13
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1 & SYSFAN1.....................................2-14
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1..............................................2-14
CD-In Connector: JCD1.............................................................................2-14
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1......................................................2-15
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2.................................................2-16
IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1 (optional).............................................2-17
Serial Port Header: JCOM1 (optional)......................................................2-17
SPDIF-Out/ SPDIF-ln Connector: JSPDO1/ JSPDI1 (SPDIF-In is optional)2-18
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