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CONTENTS
Chapter 1.
Introduction
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1-1
Mainboard Specification
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1-2
Mainboard Layout
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1-4
Quick Components Guide
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1-8
Key Features
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1-9
MSI Special Features
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1-10
PC Alert™ III
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1-10
Fuzzy Logic™ III
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1-12
D-LED™ (Optional) & D-Bracket™
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1-13
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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2-2
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
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2-4
CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS
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2-4
Memory
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2-5
Introduction to DDR SDRAM
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2-5
DIMM Modules Combination
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2-6
Installing DIMM Modules
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2-6
Power Supply
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2-7
ATX 20-Pin Power Supply
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2-7
Back Panel
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2-8
Mouse Connector
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2-8
Keyboard Connector
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2-9
USB Connectors
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2-9
Parallel Port Connector
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2-10
Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B
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2-11
Joystick/Midi Connectors
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2-11
Audio Port Connectors
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2-11
Connectors
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2-12