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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement..........................................................ii
Copyright Notice..............................................................................................................iii
Revision History..............................................................................................................iii
Technical Support..........................................................................................................iv
Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................iv
WEEE Statement........................................................................................................v
Chapter 1. Getting Started....................................................................................1-1
Mainboard Specifications...................................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-5
Packing Checklist.................................................................................................1-6
MSI Special Feature............................................................................................1-7
PC Alert™ 4..................................................................................................1-7
Live Update..................................................................................................1-8
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.................................................................................................................2-7
DIMM Module Combination...........................................................................2-7
Installing DDR Modules................................................................................2-8
Power Supply......................................................................................................2-9
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1.........................................................2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1............................................................2-9
Back Panel.........................................................................................................2-10
Mouse/Keyboard Connector....................................................................2-10
Serial Port Connector.................................................................................2-11
VGA Connector..........................................................................................2-11
IEEE 1394 Port............................................................................................2-12
USB Connectors........................................................................................2-12
Audio Port Connectors..............................................................................2-12
RJ-45 LAN Jack: 10/100 LAN (8100C) /Giga-bit LAN (8110S)(Optional)2-13
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1...................................................................2-14
Connectors........................................................................................................2-15
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1........................................................2-15
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1 / SYSFAN1......................................2-15
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