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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................... ii
Copyright Notice .......................................................................................... iii
Revision History ........................................................................................... iii
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specifications .................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-5
Fuzzy Logic™ 4 ............................................................................. 1-5
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ ............................................................ 1-6
Live Monitor™ .............................................................................. 1-7
D-Bracket (Optional) ..................................................................... 1-8
PC Alert™ 4 ................................................................................. 1-10
CPU Thermal Protection .............................................................. 1-12
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ....................................................................... 2-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 2-3
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462 .................................. 2-4
Installing AMD Athlon CPU (Socket 462) Cooler Set ................... 2-5
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-6
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................... 2-6
DDR DIMM Module Combination ................................................ 2-7
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................... 2-7
SDR DIMM Module Combination ................................................ 2-8
Installing SDR Modules ................................................................ 2-8
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1 ............................................ 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPR1 .................................................. 2-9