Instruction manual

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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................... ii
Copyright Notice .......................................................................................... iii
Revision History ........................................................................................... iii
Technical Support .........................................................................................iv
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... v
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specifications .................................................................... 1-3
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-5
MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-5
PC Alert 4 ................................................................................... 1-5
Live BIOS/Live Driver ............................................................ 1-7
Live Monitor .............................................................................. 1-7
D-Bracket 2 (Optional) ............................................................... 1-8
CPU Thermal Protection .............................................................. 1-11
S-Bracket (Optional) .................................................................... 1-11
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 478 .................................. 2-4
Installing the CPU Fan .................................................................. 2-5
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................... 2-8
DDR Module Combination ............................................................ 2-8
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1 ......................................... 2-9
ATX 5V/12V Power Connector: CONN2 ........................................ 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ................................................ 2-9
Back Panel .......................................................................................... 2-11
Mouse Connector ....................................................................... 2-11
Keyboard Connector ................................................................... 2-12