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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......................................... iii
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
Fuzzy Logic™ 4 ............................................................................. 1-5
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ ............................................................ 1-6
Live Monitor™ .............................................................................. 1-7
PC Alert™ 4 ................................................................................... 1-8
CPU Thermal Protection .............................................................. 1-10
S-Bracket (Optional) .................................................................... 1-10
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ....................................................................... 2-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462 .................................. 2-4
Installing AMD Athlon CPU (Socket 462) Cooler Set ................... 2-5
Setting CPU Clock Frequency through Jumper ............................. 2-6
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................... 2-7
DIMM Module Combination ......................................................... 2-8
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................... 2-8
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1 ......................................... 2-9
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