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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
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Copyright Notice
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Revision History
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Technical Support
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Safety Instructions
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Chapter 1. Getting Started
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1-1
Mainboard Specifications
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1-2
Mainboard Layout
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1-4
MSI Special Features
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1-5
Fuzzy Logic™ 4
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1-5
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™
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1-6
Live Monitor™
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1-7
D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional)
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1-8
PC Alert™ 4
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1-10
MSI DVD 5.1 Channel (Optional)
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1-12
CPU Thermal Protection
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1-14
S-Bracket (Optional)
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1-14
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
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2-1
Quick Components Guide
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2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU
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2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
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2-3
Thermal Issue for CPU
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2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462
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2-4
Installing AMD Athlon CPU (Socket 462) Cooler Set
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2-5
CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS
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2-6
Memory
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2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM
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2-7
DIMM Module Combination
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2-8