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Copyright Notice .............................................................................................................. ii
Trademarks ....................................................................................................................... ii
Revision History .............................................................................................................. ii
Technical Support ........................................................................................................... ii
Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................... iii
FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................ iv
W EEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement .................................... v
Chapter 1. Getting Started .................................................................................... 1-1
Packing Checklist ................................................................................................. 1-2
System Overview ............................................................................................... 1-4
Top View ...................................................................................................... 1-4
Front View ................................................................................................... 1-5
Front Bezel ................................................................................................... 1-5
Rear View .................................................................................................... 1-7
Rear Bezel ................................................................................................... 1-7
System Specifications ........................................................................................ 1-9
Mainboard Layout .............................................................................................. 1-12
MSI Special Features ........................................................................................ 1-13
PC Alert™ III ................................................................................................ 1-13
Chapter 2. System Hardware ............................................................................... 2-1
System Assembly Flowchart ............................................................................. 2-2
System Assembly ................................................................................................ 2-4
Removing the Chassis Cover ..................................................................... 2-4
Replacing the Chassis Cover ...................................................................... 2-4
CPU, Heatsink, and Fan Duct ...................................................................... 2-5
DDR Memory ................................................................................................ 2-7
PCI Expansion Card ..................................................................................... 2-9
Hard Disk Drive ............................................................................................ 2-11
Rack Mounting .................................................................................................... 2-13
Chapter 3. Mainboard Hardware ......................................................................... 3-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................................... 3-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU ............................................................................. 3-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 604 ............................................. 3-4
Installing the Intel CPU Cooler ..................................................................... 3-5
Memory ................................................................................................................. 3-6
Memory Bus Features ................................................................................. 3-6
Memory Population Rules ............................................................................ 3-7
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