Instruction manual

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specifications .................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-5
Fuzzy Logic™ 4 ............................................................................. 1-5
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ ............................................................ 1-7
Live Monitor™ .............................................................................. 1-7
D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) ............................................................... 1-8
PC Alert™ 4 ................................................................................. 1-10
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ....................................................................... 2-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-3
CPU Installation Procedures ......................................................... 2-3
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-5
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................... 2-5
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-6
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1 ............................................ 2-6
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ................................................ 2-6
Back Panel ............................................................................................ 2-7
Connectors...........................................................................................2-8
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1............................................. 2-8
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ............................................. 2-8
Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1/SFAN1 ........................................ 2-9
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: J3 ........................................ 2-9
CD-In Connector: J10 .................................................................... 2-9
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 ......................................... 2-10
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ........................................ 2-11
Front USB Connectors: JUSB2/JUSB3 ........................................ 2-12