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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
PC Alert™ 4 ................................................................................... 1-5
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ ............................................................ 1-7
Live Monitor™ ..............................................................................1-8
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ....................................................................... 2-1
Quick Components Guide ....................................................................2-2
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
DDR Module Combination ............................................................ 2-7
Installing DDR Modules ...............................................................2-7
SDR Module Combination ............................................................2-8
Installing SDR Modules ................................................................2-8
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1 .........................................2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ................................................ 2-9
Back Panel .......................................................................................... 2-10
Mouse Connector ....................................................................... 2-10
Keyboard Connector ................................................................... 2-11