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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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1-6
Key Features
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1-7
MSI Special Features
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1-8
D-LEDâ„¢
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1-8
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
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
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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
LAN (RJ-45) Jack (Pro266TD Master-LR)
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2-11
Connectors
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2-12
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1
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2-12
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2
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2-13
IDE RAID Connectors: IDE3 & IDE4 (Pro266TD Master-LR)
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2-14
Case Connector: JFP1
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2-15