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CONTENTS
FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement
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Copyright Notice
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Trademarks
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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
Color Management
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1-5
CoreCenter
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1-6
Core CellTM Chip
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1-8
Round Cable (Optional)
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1-9
CPU Thermal Protection
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1-9
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™
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1-11
Live Monitor™
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1-11
D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional)
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1-12
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
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix
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2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478
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2-4
Installing the CPU Fan
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2-5
Memory
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2-7
Memory Population Rules
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2-7
Installing DDR Modules
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2-8
Power Supply
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2-9
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1
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2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1
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2-9
Back Panel
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2-10
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1
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2-11
ATA133 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2
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2-11
Connectors
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2-11
Serial ATA RAID 0, 1 Connectors: SATA1, SATA2
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2-12
Fan Power
Connector: CPUFA1
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2-13