MSI A88X-G43 - 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 ......................................................................................1-6
Back Panel Quick Guide ......................................................................................1-8
APU (Accelerated Processing Units) .................................................................1-10
Introduction to FM2+ APU ...........................................................................1-10
APU & Cooler Installation ............................................................................1-11
Memory ..............................................................................................................1-13
Dual-Channel mode Population Rule .......................................................... 1-13
Mounting Screw Holes .......................................................................................1-14
Power Supply .....................................................................................................1-15
JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors ............................................................. 1-15
Expansion Slots .................................................................................................1-16
PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots ................................................................1-16
Video/ Graphics Cards ......................................................................................1-17
Single Video Card Installation ......................................................................1-17
AMD CrossFire™ (Multi-GPU) Technology ................................................. 1-18
Internal Connectors ............................................................................................1-20
SATA1~8: SATA Connectors .....................................................................1-20
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