Instruction manual

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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement..........................................................ii
Copyright Notice...............................................................................................................iii
Trademarks......................................................................................................................iii
Revision History...............................................................................................................iii
Technical Support............................................................................................................iii
Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started.....................................................................................1-1
Mainboard Specifications....................................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-5
MSI Special Features...........................................................................................1-6
Live Monitor™ ..............................................................................................1-6
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ ............................................................................1-7
Core Center (for AMD K8 Processor).........................................................1-8
Packing Checklist................................................................................................1-10
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup...................................................................................2-1
Quick Components Guide....................................................................................2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU...............................................................................2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 754...............................................2-4
Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set......................................................2-5
Memory.................................................................................................................2-7
Memory Population Rules.............................................................................2-7
Installing DDR Modules.................................................................................2-8
Power Supply.......................................................................................................2-9
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: JWR1..........................................................2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1.............................................................2-9
Important Notification about Power Issue.................................................2-10
Back Panel...........................................................................................................2-11
Connectors.........................................................................................................2-12
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1...........................................................2-12
Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1 / SFAN1 / NBFAN1.................................2-12
ATA133 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2.............................................2-13
Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1~SATA4....................................................2-14
CD-In Connector: J1...................................................................................2-15
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1.......................................................2-15
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2.........................................................2-16
Serial Port Header: JCOM1........................................................................2-16
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1................................................2-17
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