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FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......................................................... ii
Trademarks ...................................................................................................................... iii
Revision History ............................................................................................................... iii
Technical Support ............................................................................................................ iii
Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................... iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started ..................................................................................... 1-1
Packing Checklist .................................................................................................. 1-2
System Overview ................................................................................................ 1-4
Top View ...................................................................................................... 1-4
Front View.................................................................................................... 1-4
Front Bezel ................................................................................................... 1-4
Rear View .................................................................................................. 1-10
Rear Bezel .................................................................................................. 1-10
System Specifications ....................................................................................... 1-12
Mainboard Layout .............................................................................................. 1-16
MSI Special Features ......................................................................................... 1-17
PC Alert™ III ................................................................................................ 1-17
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 ....................................................................... 2-5
CPU, Heatsink, and Fan Duct ....................................................................... 2-6
Memory Population Rules ............................................................................. 2-8
DDR-II Memory .............................................................................................. 2-8
PCI Expansion Card ...................................................................................... 2-9
PCI Riser Card (Optional) ............................................................................ 2-11
SCSI HDD (Optional) ................................................................................... 2-12
Serial ATA HDD (Optional) .......................................................................... 2-14
Rack Mounting .................................................................................................... 2-16
Chassis Ears ............................................................................................. 2-16
Chassis Rails .............................................................................................. 2-17
Rack Rails ................................................................................................... 2-19
Cable Arm (Optional) .................................................................................. 2-20
Chassis into the Rack ................................................................................. 2-22
Chassis off the Rack .................................................................................. 2-23
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