MSI A88X-G45 GAMING - Manual (Page 11)

Preface
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CONTENTS
Preface ............................................................................................................ i
Copyright Notice ......................................................................................................ii
Trademarks ..............................................................................................................ii
Revision History ......................................................................................................ii
Smartphone Application ..........................................................................................iii
Technical Support ..................................................................................................iii
Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................iv
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ................................................... v
CE Conformity ......................................................................................................... v
Radiation Exposure Statement ...............................................................................vi
European Community Compliance Statement ........................................................vi
Taiwan Wireless Statements ...................................................................................vi
Japan VCCI Class B Statement ..............................................................................vi
Korea Warning Statements .....................................................................................vi
Battery Information .................................................................................................vii
Chemical Substances Information .........................................................................vii
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ........................... viii
Chapter 1 Getting Started............................................................................1-1
Packing Contents .................................................................................................1-2
Optional Accessories ...........................................................................................1-2
Assembly Precautions ..........................................................................................1-3
Motherboard Specifications ..................................................................................1-4
Connectors Quick Guide ......................................................................................1-7
Back Panel Quick Guide ......................................................................................1-9
APU (Accelerated Processing Units) .................................................................1-11
Introduction to FM2/ FM2+ APU ..................................................................1-11
APU & Cooler Installation ............................................................................1-12
Memory ..............................................................................................................1-14
Dual-Channel mode Population Rule .......................................................... 1-14
Mounting Screw Holes .......................................................................................1-15
Power Supply .....................................................................................................1-16
JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors ............................................................. 1-16
Expansion Slots .................................................................................................1-17
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots ................................................................1-17
PCI1: PCI Slot ..............................................................................................1-17
Video/ Graphics Cards ......................................................................................1-18
Single Video Card Installation ......................................................................1-18
AMD CrossFire™ (Multi-GPU) Technology ................................................. 1-19
Internal Connectors ............................................................................................1-21
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