IBM G52-72361X2 User Manual

945P Neo3 Series

MS-7236 (V2.X) Mainboard

G52-72361X2

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Copyright Notice

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INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no

guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under
continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V2.X First release August 2006

Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’ s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively,
please try the following help resources for further guidance.

Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates,
and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/

faq/esc_faq_list.php

Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com.tw

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Safety Instructions

1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.

2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.

3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.

5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equip­ment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before

connecting the equipment to the power inlet. Rating: 100-127/200-240V~, 4/2A,
60/50Hz.

7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.

8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.

9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical
shock.

11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:

† The power cord or plug is damaged.
† Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
† The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
† The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to

User’s Manual.

† The equipment has dropped and damaged.
† The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED, STOR­AGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 600 C (1400F), IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.

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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been
tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor­dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed
below.

† Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
† Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
† Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

† Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice 1

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2

Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.

VOIR LA NOTICE D’ INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.

Micro-Star International

MS-7236

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

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WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

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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 Statement...............................................................................................................v

Chapter 1. Getting Started.....................................................................................1-1

Mainboard Specifications....................................................................................1-2

Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-4

Packing Checklist..................................................................................................1-5

Core Center..........................................................................................................1-6

Left-wing: Current system status...............................................................1-7

Right-wing: PC hardware status during real time operation.....................1-7

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

Quick Components Guide....................................................................................2-2

Central Processing Unit: CPU...............................................................................2-3

Introduction to LGA 775 CPU.......................................................................2-3

CPU & Cooler Installation..............................................................................2-4

Memory.................................................................................................................2-7

Memory Module Population Rules................................................................2-7

Installing DDR2 Modules...............................................................................2-8

Power Supply......................................................................................................2-9

ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1..........................................................2-9

ATX 12V Power Connector: PWRCONN1...................................................2-9

Back Panel..........................................................................................................2-10

Mouse/Keyboard Connector.....................................................................2-10

Serial Port Connector: COM Port...............................................................2-10

USB Connectors.........................................................................................2-11

LAN (RJ-45) Jack........................................................................................2-11

Audio Port Connectors..............................................................................2-12

Parallel Port Connector: LPT1....................................................................2-13

Connectors.........................................................................................................2-14

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1...........................................................2-14

Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/SYSFAN1/PWRFAN1........................2-14

Hard Disk Connector: IDE1.........................................................................2-15

Serial ATAII Connectors controlled by Intel ICH7: SATA1~SATA4...........2-16

CD-In Connector: JCD1..............................................................................2-17

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Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 / JFP2........................................................2-17

Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 / JUSB2...................................................2-18

Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1.......................................................2-18

IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1............................................................2-19

Serial Port Connector: JCOM1...................................................................2-19

Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1................................................2-19

SPDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1....................................................................2-20

Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-21

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1......................................................................2-21

Slots....................................................................................................................2-22

PCI Express Slots (optional)......................................................................2-22

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots........................................2-22

PCI Interrupt Request Routing....................................................................2-22

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

Entering Setup......................................................................................................3-2

Control Keys.................................................................................................3-3

Getting Help..................................................................................................3-3

General Help.................................................................................................3-3

The Main Menu.....................................................................................................3-4

Standard CMOS Features...................................................................................3-6

Advanced BIOS Features.................................................................................3-10

Advanced Chipset Features.............................................................................3-14

Integrated Peripherals........................................................................................3-16

Power Management Features...........................................................................3-20

PCI/PNP Resource Management........................................................................3-23

H/W Monitor........................................................................................................3-26

Cell Menu............................................................................................................3-28

Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults....................................................................3-31

BIOS Setting Password.....................................................................................3-32

Appendix A. Realtek ALC850.................................................................................A-1

Installing the Audio Driver....................................................................................A-2

Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP...............................................A-2

Software Configuration.......................................................................................A-4

Sound Effect................................................................................................A-5

Speaker Configuration.................................................................................A-7

3D Audio Demo..............................................................................................A-9

General.......................................................................................................A-10

SPDIF...........................................................................................................A-11

Hardware Configuration....................................................................................A-12

Using 2-, 4-, 6- & 8- Channel Audio Function...................................................A-12

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the 945P Neo3 (MS-7236) V2.
X ATX mainboard. The 945P Neo3 mainboard is based
on Intel® 945P and Intel® ICH7 chipset for optimal sys­tem efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel
Pentium 4 LGA775 processor, the 945P Neo3
mainboard delivers a high performance and profes­sional desktop platform solution.

Getting Started

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Mainboard Specifications

Processor Support

- Supports Intel® Core 2 Duo / Pentium D / Pentium 4 LGA775 proces­sors in LGA775 package

- Supports 2004 Performance EMB CPU VR Design

- Supports 3/4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control

- Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.
com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)

Supported FSB

- 533 / 800 / 1066 MHz

Chipset

- North Bridge: Intel® 945P chipset

- South Bridge: Intel® ICH7 chipset

Memory Support

- DDRII 667/533/400 SDRAM (4GB Max)

- 4 DDRII DIMMs (240pin / 1.8V)

LAN (Optional)

- 10/100 Mb/s supported by Realtek RTL8100C

- 10/100/1000 Mb/s supported by Realtek RTL8110SC

- Compliane with PCI 2.2

- Supports ACPI Power Management

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Audio

- Chip integrated by Realtek® ALC850

- Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing

- Compliance with AC97 V2.3 spec

- AC97 link controller integrated in ICH7

- Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement

IDE

- 1 Ultra DMA 66/100 IDE controller integrated in ICH7

- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation modes

- Can connect up to four Ultra ATA drives

SATA

- SATAII controller integrated in ICH7

- Supports 4 SATA II Device

- Supports storage and data transfers at up to 300MB/s

Floppy

- 1 floppy port

- Supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes

Getting Started

Connectors
Back panel

- 1 PS/2 mouse port

- 1 PS/2 keyboard port

- 1 serial port

- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode

- 4 USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 RJ-45 LAN jack

- 6 flexible audio jacks (Line-In / Line-Out / MIC-In / Rear Speaker-Out
/ Center-Subwoofer Speaker-Out/ Surround-Out)

On-Board Pinheaders

- 2 USB 2.0 pinheaders

- 1 serial pinheader

- 1 CD-In pinheader

- 1 SPDIF-Out pinheader (for HDMI function)

Slots

- One PCI Express x16 slot

- One PCI Express x1 slot

- Four 32-bit v2.3 Master PCI bus slots

- Support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface

Form Factor

- ATX (30.5cm X 22.5 cm)

Mounting

- 6 mounting holes

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PCI2

PCI1

PCI_E2

DIMM1DIMM3DIMM2DIMM

4

CPUFAN1

Intel

Intel

ICH7

945P

FDD1

BATT

Mainboard Layout

Top : mouse
Bottom: keyboard

Top :
Parallel Port

Bottom:
COM portA

USB
ports

Top: LAN Jack
Bottom: USB ports

PWRCONN1

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T:

Line-In

M:

Line-Out

B:

Mic
T:RS-Out
M:CS-Out
B:SS-Out

RTL8110SC

JIR1

Winbond

W83627DHG

JCOM1

ALC850

CD_IN1

JAUD1

JCI1

PWRFAN1

ATX1

SYSFAN1

PCI_E1

PCI3

PCI4

JSPD1

945P Neo3 Series

(MS-7236) V2.X ATX Mainboard

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JUSB2JUSB1

JBAT1

BIOS

JFP1JFP2

IDE1

SATA1 SATA3

SATA2 SATA4

Packing Checklist

Getting Started

MSI mainboard

Power Cable

D-Bracket 2

(Optional)

* These pictures are for yuour reference only. Your packing contents may vary
depending on the model you purchased.

MSI Driver/Utility CD

Standard Cable for

IDE Devices (Optional)

Back IO Shield

SATA Cable x 1

(Optional)

User’s Guide

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Core Center

Click on the Core Center icon in the main menu and the Core Center program will
be enabled.

CoreCenter is just like your PC doctor that can detect, view and adjust the PC
hardware and system status during real time operation.
In the left side it shows the current system status including the Vcore, 3.3V, +5V and
12V. In the right side it shows the current PC hardware status such as the CPU &
system temperatures and all fans speeds.

When you click the red triangles in the left and right sides, two sub-menus will open
for users to adjust the thresholds of system to send out the warning messages.

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Left-wing: Current system status

In the left sub-menu, you can configure the settings of FSB, Vcore, Memory
Voltage and AGP Voltage by clicking the radio button next to each item and make it
available (the radio button will be lighted as yellow when selected), use the “+”
and “-” buttons to adjust, then click “OK” to apply the changes. Then you can click
“Save” to save the values you just configured.
Also you may click “Auto” to start testing the maximum CPU overclocking value.
The CPU FSB will automatically increase the testing value until the PC reboots. Or
you may click “Default ” to restore the default values.

Right-wing: PC hardware status during real time operation

In the right sub-menu, here you can configure the PC hardware status such as
CPU & system temperatures and fan speeds. You may use the scroll bars to adjust
each item, then click “OK” to apply the changes. The values you set for the
temperatures are the maximum thresholds for the system for warnings, and the
value for fan speeds are the minimum thresholds.

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Hardware Setup

Chapter 2

Hardware Setup

This chapter provides you with the information about hard­ware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be
careful in holding the components and follow the installa­tion procedures. For some components, if you install in
the wrong orientation, the components will not work
properly.

Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer
components. Static electricity may damage the
components.

ONLY FOR SERVICE PERSONEL

Always unplug the power cord before in­serting any add-on card or module.

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Quick Components Guide

PWRCONN1

p.2-9

ATX1

p.2-9

Back Panel

p.2-10

PWRFAN1
SYSFAN1,

p.2-14

PCI-E Slots

p.2-22

JIR1,

p.2-19

JCI1,

p.2-20

JCOM1,

p.2-19

JCD1,

p.2-17

CPU

p.2-3

CPUFAN1

p.2-14

DIMM1-4,

p.2-7

IDE1,

p.2-15

SATA1-4,

p.2-16

JBAT1,

p.2-21

2-2

JAUD1,

p.2-18

FDD1,

JSPD1,

p.2-20

p.2-14

PCI Slots,

p.2-22

JUSB1-2,

p.2-18

945P Neo3 Series

(MS-7236) V2.X ATX Mainboard

JFP1-2,

p.2-17

Hardware Setup

Central Processing Unit: CPU

The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium 4 Series processor. The mainboard uses a
CPU socket called LGA775. When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install
the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, contact
your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/

products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)

Important

Overheating

Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from
overheating.

Replacing the CPU

While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or un­plug the power supply’s power cord from grounded outlet first to ensure
the safety of CPU.

Overclocking

This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please
make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting,
while doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product speci­fications is not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages

or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product
specifications.

Introduction to LGA 775 CPU

The pin-pad side of LGA 775 CPU.

Alignment Key

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

The surface of LGA 775 CPU. Remem­ber to apply some silicone heat transfer
compound on it for better heat
dispersion.

Alignment Key

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

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CPU & Cooler Installation

When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on
the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the cooler, contact your dealer

to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. Meanwhile, do not
forget to apply some silicon heat transfer compound on CPU before installing the heat
sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion. Follow the steps below to install the CPU &
cooler correctly. Wrong installation will cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard.

1.The CPU socket has a plastic cap on
it to protect the contact from damage.
Before you install the CPU, always
cover it to protect the socket pin.

2.Remove the cap from lever hinge
side (as the arrow shows).

4.Open the load lever.3.The pins of socket reveal.

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Hardware Setup

5.Lift the load lever up and open the
load plate.

7.Visually inspect if the CPU is
seated well into the socket. If not,
take out the CPU with pure vertical
motion and reinstall.

6.After confirming the CPU direction
for correct mating, put down the
CPU in the socket housing frame.
Be sure to grasp on the edge of
the CPU base. Note that the align­ment keys are matched.

alignment

key

8.Cover the load plate onto the
package.

Important

1. Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your
system.

2. Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging.

3. The availability of the CPU land side cover depends on your CPU
packing.

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9.Press down the load lever lightly
onto the load plate, and then se­cure the lever with the hook under
retention tab.

11.Press the four hooks down to fas-

ten the cooler. Then rotate the lock­ing switch (refer to the correct di­rection marked on it) to lock the
hooks.

locking

switch

10. Align the holes on the mainboard
with the heatsink. Push down the
cooler until its four clips get
wedged into the holes of the
mainboard.

12.Turn over the mainboard to con­firm that the clip-ends are cor­rectly inserted.

Important

1. Check the information in H/W Monitor in BIOS (Chapter 3) for the
CPU temperature.

2. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with
the plastic cap covered (shown in step 1) to avoid damaging.

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Hardware Setup

Memory

The mainboard provides 4 slots for 240-pin DDR II 667/533/400 DIMM, which supports
the memory size up to 4GB. Since DDR2 modules are not interchangeable with DDR
I and the DDR II standard is not backward compatible, you should always install DDR
II memory module in the DDR II slot (DIMM1~DIMM4). Otherwise, you are not able to
boot up your system and your mainboard might be damaged. (For the updated sup­porting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/
mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php)

DIMM1,2 and DIMM3,4
(from left (Green) to right(Orange))

Channel A (DIMM1 & DIMM2): Green
Channel B (DIMM3 & DIMM4): Orange

Memory Module Population Rules

Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Each channel supports up to a maximum
size of 2GB and maximum 2 bank memory modules.

Important

1. Each DIMM can work respectively for single-channel DDR, while both
channels (in different color) populated with same amount of memory
size will work as dual-channel DDR.

2. The mainboard supports up to 2 double- side or 4 single-side memory
modules.

-Please select the identical memory modules to install on the dual
channel, and DO NOT install three memory modules on three DIMMs,
or it may cause some failure.

-Always insert the memory modules into the GREEN slots first, and it is
strongly recommended not to insert the memory modules into the OR­ANGE slots while the GREEN slots are left empty.

-This mainboard DO NOT support the memory module installed with
more than 18 pieces of IC (integrated circuit).

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Installing DDR II Modules

1.The DDR II DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will only fit
in the right orientation.

2.Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in
until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket.

3.The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.

Volt

Important

You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly
inserted in the socket.

Notch

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Hardware Setup

Power Supply

The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting
the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed
properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.

ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1

This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To connect the
ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the
proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly
into the connector.

Pin Definition

13

24

ATX1

1

12

PIN SIGNAL

1 +3.3V
2 +3.3V
3 GND
4 +5V
5 GND
6 +5V
7 GND
8 PWR OK
9 5VSB
10 +12V
11 +12V
12 +3.3V

PIN SIGNAL

13 +3.3V
14 -12V
15 GND
16 PS-ON#
17 GND
18 GND
19 GND
20 Res
21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V
24 GND

ATX 12V Power Connector: PWRCONN1

This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

4

3

2

1

PWRCONN1

Important

1. These two connectors connect to the ATX power supply and have to
work together to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.

2. Power supply of 350 watts (and above) is highly recommended for
system stability.

3. ATX 12V power connection should be greater than 18A.

Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND
2 GND
3 12V
4 12V

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Back Panel

The back panel provides the following connectors:

Mouse Parallel LAN

L-Out

RS-OutL-In

CS-Out

Keyboard

COM Port

USB Ports

Mic

Surround
Out

Mouse/Keyboard Connector

The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard mini DIN connector for
attaching a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. You can plug a PS/2® mouse/keyboard directly
into this connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows:

Pin Definition

6

4

2

5

3

1

PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard

(6-pin Female)

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 Mouse/Keyboard Data Mouse/Keyboard data
2 NC No connection
3 GND Ground
4 VCC +5V
5 Mouse/Keyboard Clock Mouse/Keyboard clock
6 NC No connection

Serial Port Connector: COM Port

The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connector COM Port. It’s a 16550A high
speed communication port that send/receive/ 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial
mouse or other serial device directly to it.

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

9-Pin Male DIN Connector

COM Port

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 DCD Data Carry Detect
2 SIN Serial In or Receive Data
3 SOUT Serial Out or Transmit Data
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready)
5 GND Ground
6 DSR Data Set Ready
7 RTS Request To Send
8 CTS Clear To Send
9 RI Ring Indicate

Pin Definition

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