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CONTENTS
Getting Started .......................................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specification ...................................................................... 1-3
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-5
Quick Components Guide ....................................................................1-5
Key Features ........................................................................................1-7
MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-7
T.O.P Tech™ ................................................................................. 1-7
Fuzzy Logic™ 4 ............................................................................. 1-8
PC Alert™ III ................................................................................. 1-8
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ .......................................................... 1-10
Live Monitor™ ............................................................................ 1-11
D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) ............................................................. 1-12
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ...................................................................... 2-1
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 .................................. 2-2
Installing the CPU Fan .................................................................. 2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-5
Memory Installation ............................................................................. 2-5
Memory Population Rules ............................................................. 2-5
Installing RIMM Modules ............................................................ 2-7
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-7
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JPWR1 .......................................... 2-7
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPWR3 .............................................. 2-9
ATX 5V/3V Power Connector: JPWR2 .......................................... 2-9
Back Panel ............................................................................................2-9
Mouse Connector: JKBMS1 ......................................................... 2-9
Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1 ................................................... 2-10
USB 1.1 Connectors .................................................................... 2-10
Serial Port Connector: COM A & COM B ................................... 2-11
Audio Port Connectors ............................................................... 2-11