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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 ........................................................................................................ v
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 Installation Procedures for Socket 604 .............................................. 2-4
Installing the Intel CPU Cooler ...................................................................... 2-5
Memory ............................................................................................................... 2-6
Memory Bus Features ................................................................................ 2-6
Memory Population Rules ............................................................................ 2-7
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix ................................................... 2-8
Installing DDR Modules ................................................................................ 2-8
Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 2-9
SSI 24-Pin Power Connector: JPWR1 ......................................................... 2-9
SSI 8-Pin Power Connector: JPWR2 ........................................................... 2-9
Back Panel ......................................................................................................... 2-10
Connectors ....................................................................................................... 2-11
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: JFDD ........................................................... 2-11
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 ............................................... 2-11
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/2/3, POWERFAN1/2/3/4 .................... 2-11
Front USB Connector: JUSB1 ................................................................... 2-12
ATA100 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ............................................ 2-12
Serial ATA RAID 0, 1 Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 ................................... 2-13
Serial Port Connector: COM 2 ................................................................... 2-14
Front Panel Connector: JFP1 .................................................................... 2-14
Ultra320 SCSI Connectors: SCSI1 (Optional) ........................................... 2-15
SCSI LED Connector: J14 (Optional) ........................................................ 2-15
LAN LED Connectors: J7 & J9 ................................................................... 2-16
System Status LED Header: J11 ............................................................... 2-16