Preface – MSI X58A-GD45 User Manual

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Contents

Copyright Notice ............................................................................................ ii
Trademarks .................................................................................................... ii
Revision History............................................................................................. ii
Technical Support.......................................................................................... ii
Safety Instructions .........................................................................................iii
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement.......................................... iv
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement .................... v
Chapter 1 Getting Started............................................................................1-1

Mainboard Specifications .....................................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout ................................................................................................1-4
Packing Checklist .................................................................................................1-5

Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ..........................................................................2-1

Quick Components Guide ....................................................................................2-2
Screw Holes .........................................................................................................2-3
CPU (Central Processing Unit) ............................................................................2-4
Memory ................................................................................................................2-8
Power Supply .....................................................................................................2-11
Back Panel .........................................................................................................2-12
Connectors .........................................................................................................2-14
Jumpers .............................................................................................................2-20
Buttons ...............................................................................................................2-21
Slots ...................................................................................................................2-22
LED Status Indicators ........................................................................................2-23

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup .................................................................................3-1

Entering Setup .....................................................................................................3-2
The Main Menu ....................................................................................................3-4
Standard CMOS Features ....................................................................................3-6
Advanced BIOS Features ....................................................................................3-8
Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................................3-10
Power Management Setup .................................................................................3-12
H/W Monitor .......................................................................................................3-14
Green Power ......................................................................................................3-15
BIOS Setting Password ......................................................................................3-16
Cell Menu ...........................................................................................................3-18
M-Flash ..............................................................................................................3-26
Overclocking Profile ...........................................................................................3-29
Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults ...................................................................3-30

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