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CONTENTS
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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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
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WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement
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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 Feature
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1-5
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
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2-1
Quick Components Guide
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2-2
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
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2-3
CPU & Cooler Set Installation
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2-4
Memory Population Rules
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2-6
Memory
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2-6
Installing DDRII Modules
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2-7
Back Panel
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2-9
SSI 24-Pin System Power Connector: ATX1
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2-10
SSI 8-Pin CPU Power Connector: JPW1
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2-10
Power Supply
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2-10
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1
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2-11
ATA133 Hard Disk Connector: IDE1
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2-11
Connectors
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2-11
Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1~SATA4
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2-12
IEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_1 (Optional)
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2-13
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2
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2-13
CD-In Connector: JCD1
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2-14
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1
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2-14
FWH/LPC Debugging Pin Header: JLPC1
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2-15
Serial Port Connector: COM1
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2-15
Front USB Connectors: F_USB1, F_USB2
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2-16
Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS1
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2-17
Jumpers
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2-17
BIOS Flash Jumper: BIOS_WP1
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2-18