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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
Technical Support
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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
D-Bracket™
2 (Optional)
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1-6
Core Center
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1-8
Core Cell™
Chip
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1-10
Live BIOS™
/Live Driver™
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1-11
Live Monitor™
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1-12
Round Cable (Optional)
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1-13
CPU Thermal Protection
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1-13
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
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2-1
CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS
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2-2
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix
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2-2
DIMM Module Combination
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2-2
Installing DDR Modules
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2-3
Back Panel & Power Supply
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2-4
Connectors, Jumpers and Slots
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2-5
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup
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3-1
The Main Menu
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3-2
Standard CMOS Features
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3-4
Frequency/Voltage Control
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3-5