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CONTENTS

Chapter 1. Getting Started...............................................................................1-1

Mainboard Specifications...............................................................................1-2

Mainboard Layout...........................................................................................1-4

Packing Contents............................................................................................1-5

MSI Special Feature........................................................................................1-6

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup..............................................................................2-1

Quick Components Guide...............................................................................2-2

Central Processing Unit: CPU.........................................................................2-3

Introduction to LGA 775 CPU..................................................................2-3

CPU & Cooler Installation.........................................................................2-4

Memory...........................................................................................................2-7

Introduction to DDR2 SDRAM..................................................................2-7

Installing DDR2 Modules..........................................................................2-7

Power Supply.................................................................................................2-8

ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: CONN1...................................................2-8

ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW2.........................................................2-8

Back Panel......................................................................................................2-9

Mouse/Keyboard Connector...................................................................2-9

VGA Connector.......................................................................................2-9

Serial Port Connector............................................................................2-10

LAN (RJ-45) Jack (optional).................................................................2-10

USB Connectors....................................................................................2-10

Audio Port Connectors..........................................................................2-11

Parallel Port Connector: LPT1...............................................................2-12

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1......................................................2-13

Fan Power Connectors: CPU_FAN1/ SYS_FAN1.................................2-13

Connectors...................................................................................................2-13

Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1, IDE2.........................................................2-14

Serial Port Header: COM2............................................................................2-14

Serial ATA: SATA1,SATA2.....................................................................2-15

Front Panel Connectors: JFP1..............................................................2-16

CD-In, AUX_In Connector: CD_IN1........................................................2-16

Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUDIO1................................................2-17

Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2..............................................2-18

IEEE 1394 Connectors (optional): 1394_J2/ 1394_J3...........................2-19

Jumpers........................................................................................................2-20

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT2.................................................................2-20

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