MSI KT4A-V User Manual

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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................ ii
Copyright Notice ......................................................................................iii
Revision History ......................................................................................iii
Technical Support.................................................................................... iv
Safety Instructions .................................................................................. iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started .................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications.................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout ...........................................................................1-4
MSI Special Features........................................................................1-5
Live Monitor™ ..........................................................................1-5
D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) ............................................................1-6
MSI DVD 5.1 Channel (Optional)................................................1-8
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ ....................................................... 1-10
CPU Thermal Protection ........................................................... 1-11
S-Bracket (Optional)................................................................. 1-11
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ................................................................... 2-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU ...........................................................2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure .......................................2-3
Thermal Issue for CPU ...............................................................2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462 ................................2-4
Installing AMD Athlon CPU (Socket 462) Cooler Set ..................2-5
CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS ...........................2-6
Memory...........................................................................................2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................2-7
DIMM Module Combination ......................................................2-8
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................2-8
Power Supply...................................................................................2-9

MSI KT4A-V Specifications

General

Brand	MSI
Model	KT4A-V
Category	Motherboard
Language	English