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CONTENTS
FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement ............................................... ii
Copyright Notice .................................................................................................... iii
Trademarks .............................................................................................................. iii
Revision History ..................................................................................................... iii
Technical Support ................................................................................................... iii
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................. iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started ................................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specifications ............................................................................ 1-2
Mainboard Layout ........................................................................................ 1-5
MSI Special Features .................................................................................... 1-6
PC Alert™ III .......................................................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ............................................................................... 2-1
Quick Components Guide ............................................................................ 2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU ...................................................................... 2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure .............................................. 2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 ...................................... 2-4
Installing the CPU Fan .......................................................................... 2-5
Memory ........................................................................................................... 2-7
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix.......................................... 2-7
DIMM Module Combination ............................................................... 2-7
Installing DDR Modules ....................................................................... 2-8
Power Supply ................................................................................................. 2-9
ATX 20-pin Power Connector: JPWR2 ............................................... 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPWR1 ................................................... 2-9
Back Panel .................................................................................................... 2-10
Connectors, Jumpers & Slots .................................................................... 2-11
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: JFDD1 .............................................. 2-11
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1/2 ........................................................... 2-11
SATA Connectors Supported by ICH-HR: SATA1 & SATA2 ...... 2-12
1.
Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2.
Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
3.
Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4.
Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
5.
The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
6.
Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V
before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
7.
Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it . Do not
place anything over the power cord.
8.
Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
9.
All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electri-
cal shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:
l
The power cord or plug is damaged.
l
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
l
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
l
The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according
to User’s Manual.
l
The equipment has dropped and damaged.
l
The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPM ENT IN A N ENVIRONM ENT
UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60
0
C (140
0
F), IT
MAY DAM AGE THE EQUIPMENT.
Safety Instructions
CAUTION:
Da nger of explos ion if bat tery is in correct ly rep lace d.
Replace only with the same or eq uivalen t type recomme nded by the
manufacturer.
警告使用者:
這是甲類的資訊產品，在居住的環境中使用時，可能會造成無線電干
擾，在這種情況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。
