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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................... ii
Copyright Notice .......................................................................................... iii
Revision History ........................................................................................... iii
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specifications .................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-5
S-Bracket (Optional) ...................................................................... 1-5
Core Center .................................................................................... 1-6
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ ............................................................ 1-8
Live Monitor™ .............................................................................. 1-9
D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) ............................................................. 1-10
Color Management ...................................................................... 1-12
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ....................................................................... 2-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-3
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix ..................................... 2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 .................................. 2-4
Installing the CPU Fan .................................................................. 2-5
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................... 2-7
DDR DIMM Module Combination ................................................ 2-8
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................... 2-8
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1 ......................................... 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ................................................ 2-9
Back Panel .......................................................................................... 2-10
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