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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
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ii
Copyright Notice
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iii
Revision History
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iii
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 Cell
TM
Chip
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1-8
Round Cable
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1-9
CPU Thermal Protection
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1-9
D-Bracket™ 2
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1-10
Live Monitor™
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1-12
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™
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1-13
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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2-5
Installing the CPU Fan
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2-5
Memory
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2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM
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2-7
DDR 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