Instruction manual

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Introduction ...............................................................1-1
Mainboard Specification ............................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout .....................................................................1-4
Quick Components Guide .........................................................1-5
Key Features ............................................................................ 1-6
MSI Special Features................................................................1-7
T.O.P Tech™ ...................................................................... 1-7
PC Alert™ III .......................................................................1-8
D-LED™ & D-Bracket™ (Optional) .................................... 1-10
Fuzzy Logic™ III ............................................................... 1-12
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ .................................................. 1-13
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ........................................................2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU ...................................................2-2
CPU Installation Procedures ...............................................2-2
Installing the CPU Fan ........................................................2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure................................2-4
Memory Installation ...................................................................2-5
Memory Population Rules ...................................................2-5
Installing RIMM Modules .....................................................2-6
Power Supply ............................................................................ 2-7
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1 ...................................2-7
ATX 12V Power Connector: JWR3 .......................................2-8
ATX 5V/3V Power Connector: JWR2 ...................................2-8
Back Panel ............................................................................... 2-9
Mouse Connector: JKBMS1 ................................................2-9
Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1.......................................... 2-10
USB Connectors ............................................................... 2-10
Serial Port Connector: COM A & COM B .......................... 2-11
Joystick/Midi Connectors .................................................. 2-11