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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Introduction ............................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specification ...................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 1-6
Key Features ........................................................................................ 1-7
MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-8
D-LED™ ........................................................................................ 1-8
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ...................................................................... 2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-2
CPU Installation Procedures ......................................................... 2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-4
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-5
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................... 2-5
DIMM Modules Combination ....................................................... 2-6
Installing DIMM Modules ............................................................ 2-6
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-7
ATX 20-Pin Power Supply .............................................................2-7
Back Panel ............................................................................................ 2-8
Mouse Connector ......................................................................... 2-8
Keyboard Connector ..................................................................... 2-9
USB Connectors ............................................................................ 2-9
Parallel Port Connector ................................................................ 2-10
Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B.................................. 2-11
LAN (RJ-45) Jack (Pro266TD Master-LR) .................................... 2-11
Connectors......................................................................................... 2-12
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1........................................... 2-12
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ........................................... 2-13
IDE RAID Connectors: IDE3 & IDE4 (Pro266TD Master-LR) ..... 2-14
Case Connector: JFP1.................................................................. 2-15
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