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Copyright Notice...............................................................................................................ii
Trademarks.......................................................................................................................ii
Revision History...............................................................................................................ii
Technical Support............................................................................................................ii
Safety Instructions..........................................................................................................iii
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement........................................................iv
WEEE Statement..............................................................................................................v
Chapter 1. Getting Started....................................................................................1-1
Mainboard Specifications...................................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-4
Packing Checklist.................................................................................................1-5
MSI Special Feature............................................................................................1-6
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup..................................................................................2-1
Quick Components Guide....................................................................................2-2
CPU (Central Processing Unit)............................................................................2-3
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU......................................................................2-3
CPU & Cooler Installation.............................................................................2-4
Memory.................................................................................................................2-7
Installing DDRII Modules...............................................................................2-8
Power Supply......................................................................................................2-9
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1.........................................................2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: PWRCONN1.................................................2-9
Back Panel..........................................................................................................2-10
Connectors........................................................................................................2-12
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD2..........................................................2-12
Hard Disk Connector: IDE1........................................................................2-12
Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1~SATA4...................................................2-13
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1&PWRFAN1.....................2-14
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI2..............................................2-14
CD-In Connector: CD_IN1..........................................................................2-15
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 / JFP2......................................................2-15
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1......................................................2-16
SPDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1 (Optional, for HDMI graphics card only)2-16
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 / JUSB2..................................................2-17
Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 (optional).................................................2-18
Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-19
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1.....................................................................2-19
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