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Contents
Chatper 1 Introduction .......................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications ................................................................ 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................ 1-4
Quick Components Guide ............................................................... 1-5
Key Features ...................................................................................... 1-6
MSI Special Features ........................................................................ 1-7
PC Alert™ III .............................................................................. 1-7
Fuzzy Logic™ III ........................................................................ 1-9
D-LED™.................................................................................... 1-10
Chatper 2 Hardware Setup .................................................................. 2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU ......................................................... 2-2
CPU Installation Procedures .................................................... 2-2
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ................................... 2-3
Installing the CPU Fan .............................................................. 2-4
Memory Installation ......................................................................... 2-6
Memory Bank Configuration .................................................... 2-6
Module Installation Procedures............................................... 2-7
Power Supply .................................................................................... 2-8
ATX 20-pin Power Connector .................................................. 2-8
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ........................................... 2-8
Back Panel ....................................................................................... 2-10
Mouse Connector ..................................................................... 2-10
Keyboard Connector ................................................................ 2-11
USB Connectors ....................................................................... 2-11
Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B ............................ 2-12
Midi/Joystick/Audio Port Connectors ................................. 2-12
