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1.1 To Different Users
First-Time DIY System Builder
Welcome to the DIY world! Building your own computer system is not as diffi-
cult as you may think. To make your first computer DIY experience successful,
right from the start, we have designed the 3.1 Hardware Installation section in
a step-by-step fashion for all the first-time DIY system builders. Prior to installa-
tion, we also suggest you to read the whole manual carefully to gain a com-
plete understanding of your new Shuttle MS52P/MS52PN mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the Shuttle MS52P/MS52PN mainboard. You
will find that installing your new Shuttle MS52P/MS52PN mainboard is just
easy. Bundled with an array of onboard functions, the highly-integrated MS52P/
MS52PN mainboard provides you with a total solution to build the most stable
and reliable system. Refer to sections 3.2 Jumper Settings and Chapter 4
Drivers/Software Utilities to find out how to get the best out of your new
mainboard. Chapter 5 BIOS Setup also contains the relevant information on
how to tune up your system to achieve higher performance.
System Integrator
You have wisely chosen Shuttle MS52P/MS52PN to construct your system.
Shuttle MS52P/MS52PN incorporates all the state-of-the-art technology of the
SiS651 Northbridge and SIS962L Southbridge chipsets from SiS. It integrates
the most advanced functions you can find to date in a compact Micro ATX
board.
1 INTRODUCTION
This manual adopted in MS52P and MS52PN mainboards at the same time.
The differencen between MS52P and MS52PN equips with onboard LAN
Controller. In the manual, if there are some standards, characters, equipment
or software only appeared or adopted by MS52PN; it will be mentioned
(MS52PN only).