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Chapter 1. Introduction ............................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specification ............................................................ 1-2
Key Features ............................................................................ 1-5
Mainboard Layout ..................................................................... 1-6
Quick Components Guide ......................................................... 1-7
MSI Special Features ................................................................ 1-8
PC Alert™ III ....................................................................... 1-8
D-LED™ ........................................................................... 1-10
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ........................................................ 2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU ................................................... 2-2
CPU Installation Procedures ............................................... 2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ................................ 2-4
Memory .................................................................................... 2-5
Introduction to SDRAM ....................................................... 2-5
DIMM Modules Combination ............................................... 2-6
Installing DIMM Modules ..................................................... 2-6
Power Supply ............................................................................ 2-7
ATX 20-Pin Power Supply .................................................... 2-7
Back Panel ............................................................................... 2-8
Mouse Connector ................................................................ 2-8
Keyboard Connector ........................................................... 2-9
USB Connectors ................................................................. 2-9
Parallel Port Connector ..................................................... 2-10
Serial Port Connector: COM1 & COM2 ............................. 2-11
VGA DB 15 Pin Connector ................................................ 2-11
LAN Jacks (RJ-45) ............................................................ 2-12
Connectors ............................................................................. 2-13
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 .................................. 2-13
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ................................. 2-14
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