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FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......................................................... ii
Trademarks .................................................................................................................... iii
Revision History ............................................................................................................ iii
Technical Support .......................................................................................................... iii
Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ v
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 Bezel ................................................................................................. 1-10
Rear View ................................................................................................. 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 Bus Features ................................................................................ 2-8
DDR Memory ............................................................................................... 2-8
Memory Population Rules ............................................................................ 2-9
PCI Expansion Card ................................................................................... 2-10
PCI Riser Card (Optional) .......................................................................... 2-12
SCSI HDD ................................................................................................... 2-13
Rack Mounting .................................................................................................. 2-17
Chassis Ears ............................................................................................ 2-17
Chassis Rails ........................................................................................... 2-18
Rack Rails .................................................................................................. 2-20
Cable Arm (Optional) ................................................................................ 2-21
Chassis into the Rack ............................................................................... 2-23
Chassis off the Rack ................................................................................ 2-24
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