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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Getting Started
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1-1
Mainboard Specification
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1-2
Mainboard Layout
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1-7
Quick Components Guide
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1-8
MSI Special Features
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1-9
PC Alertâ„¢ III
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1-9
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
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2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU
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2-2
CPU Installation Procedures
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2-3
Memory
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2-4
Introduction to DDR SDRAM
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2-4
DIMM Module Combination
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2-5
Installing DIMM Modules
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2-5
Power Supply
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2-6
SSI 24-Pin Power Connector: POWERJ1
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2-6
SSI 8-Pin Power Connector: POWERJ2
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2-6
Back Panel
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2-7
Mouse Connector
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2-7
Keyboard Connector
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2-8
USB Connectors
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2-8
Serial Port Connectors: COM 1 & COM 2
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2-9
VGA DB 15 Pin Connector
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2-9
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1
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2-10
LAN (RJ-45) Jacks: Giga-bit LAN & 10/100 LAN
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2-11
Connectors
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2-12
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD
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2-12
Hard Disk Connectors: PRI IDE & SEC IDE
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2-13
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/CPUFAN2/SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2/
SYSFAN3
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2-14