Table Of Contents - MSI P45 Platinum Series Instruction Manual

Copyright Notice .............................................................................................................. ii
Trademarks ....................................................................................................................... ii
Revision History .............................................................................................................. ii
Technical Support ........................................................................................................... ii
Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................... iii
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................ iv
W EEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement .................................... v
Chapter 1. Getting Started .................................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications ................................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ................................................................................................ 1-4
Packing Checklist ................................................................................................. 1-5
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup .................................................................................. 2-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................................... 2-2
CPU (Central Processing Unit) ............................................................................ 2-3
Memory ................................................................................................................. 2-7
Power Supply ...................................................................................................... 2-9
Back Panel .......................................................................................................... 2-10
Connectors ........................................................................................................ 2-12
Jumper ................................................................................................................ 2-20
Button ................................................................................................................. 2-22
Slots .................................................................................................................... 2-23
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 3-1
Entering Setup ..................................................................................................... 3-2
The Main Menu ..................................................................................................... 3-4
Standard CMOS Features ................................................................................... 3-6
Advanced BIOS Features ................................................................................... 3-9
Integrated Peripherals ....................................................................................... 3-12
Power Management Setup ............................................................................... 3-14
H/W Monitor ........................................................................................................ 3-16
BIOS Setting Password ..................................................................................... 3-17
Cell Menu ............................................................................................................ 3-18
User Setting ....................................................................................................... 3-24
Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults ................................................................. 3-25
Appendix A Realtek Audio ................................................................................... A-1
Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver ................................................................ A-2
Software Configuration ...................................................................................... A-4
Hardware Setup ................................................................................................ A-19
Appendix B Dual Core Center .............................................................................. B-1
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