ECS Motherboard P33T-A V1.0 User manual

Preface

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Version 1.0

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specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any

particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and

to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the

manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Trademark Recognition

Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel

Corporation.

Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective

owners and are acknowledged.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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 installa-

tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-

ference 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 following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with

this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing

this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manu-

facturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Preface

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the

following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received, including interfer-

ence that may cause undesired operation

Canadian Department of Communications

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-

causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur

le matériel brouilieur du Canada.

About the Manual

The manual consists of the following:

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 3

Using BIOS

Chapter 4

Using the Motherboard Software

Describes features of the

motherboard.

Go to

H

page 1

Describes installation of

motherboard components.

Go to

H

page 7

Provides information on us-

ing the BIOS Setup Utility.

Go to

H

page 27

Describes the motherboard

software

Go to

H

page 43

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Chapter 2

7 7

7

Installing the Motherboard 7

Safety Precautions...........................................................................7

Choosing a Computer Case............................................................7

Installing the Motherboard in a Case............................................7

Checking Jumper Settings...............................................................8

Setting Jumpers...................................................................8

Checking Jumper Settings...................................................9

Jumper Settings...................................................................9

Installing Hardware........................................................................10

Installing the Processor.....................................................10

Installing Memory Modules...............................................12

Expansion Slots.................................................................15

Connecting Optional Devices............................................17

Installing a SATA Hard Drive...........................................20

Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive....................................21

Connecting I/O Devices................................................................22

Connecting Case Components.....................................................23

Front Panel Header...........................................................25

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Preface i

Chapter 1 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

Introduction......................................................................................1

Feature...............................................................................................2

Motherboard Components.............................................................5

Chapter 3 27

Using BIOS 27

About the Setup Utility................................................................ 27

The Standard Configuration..............................................27

Entering the Setup Utility...................................................27

Using BIOS......................................................................................28

Standard CMOS Setup......................................................29

Advanced Setup.................................................................31

Advanced Chipset Setup....................................................33

iv

Integrated Peripherals.......................................................34

Power Management Setup.................................................35

PCI/PnP Setup...................................................................36

PC Health Status...............................................................37

Frequency/Voltage Control...............................................39

Load Default Settings........................................................40

Supervisor Password........................................................40

User Password..................................................................4

1

Save & Exit Setup..............................................................41

Exit Without Saving............................................................41

Updating the BIOS.............................................................42

Chapter 4

43 43

43

Using the Motherboard Software 43

About the Software CD-ROM......................................................43

Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista..................................43

Running Setup....................................................................44

Manual Installation........................................................................48

Utility Software Reference............................................................48

HDMI Audio Setting SOP.............................................................49

1

Introducing the Motherboard

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the G45T-M2 motherboard. This motherboard is a high

performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA775 socket

Intel

®

Yorkfield/Wolfdale/Core

™

2 Quad/Core

™

2 Duo/Pentium

®

Dual-Core (E21XX

series)/Celeron

®

Dual-Core/Celeron

®

4xx processors for high-end business or per-

sonal desktop markets.

The motherboard incorporates the G45 Northbridge (NB) and ICH10 Southbridge

(SB) chipsets. The Northbridge supports a Front Side Bus (FSB) frequency of 1333/

1066/800 MHz using a scalable FSB Vcc_CPU. The memory controller supports

DDR2 memory DIMM frequencies of 800/667. It supports four DDR2 Sockets with

up to maximum memory of 16 GB. DDR2 Maximum memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/

s in dual-channel symmetric mode assuming DDR2 800 MHz. High resolution graph-

ics via one PCI Express slot, intended for Graphics Interface, is fully compliant to

the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2.0.

The ICH10 Southbridge supports two PCI slots which are PCI 2.3 compliant. In

addition, one PCI Express x1 slot is supported. It implements an EHCI compliant

interface that provides 480 Mb/s bandwidth for 12 USB 2.0 ports (4 USB ports and

4 USB 2.0 headers support additional 8 USB ports). The Southbridge integrates a

Serial ATA host controller, supporting six SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up

to 3.0 Gb/s each.

The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,

including PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors, one DVI port, one VGA port, four

USB ports, one LAN port and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6/8-channel

(optional) line-out.

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Introducing the Motherboard

Feature

• Accommodates Intel

®

Yorkfield/Wolfdale/Core

™

2 Quad/Core

™

2 Duo/

Pentium

®

Dual-Core (E21XX series)/Celeron

®

Dual-Core/Celeron

®

4xx

processors

• Supports a system bus (FSB) of 1333/1066/800 MHz

• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU

The motherboard uses an LGA775 type of Intel

®

Yorkfield/Wolfdale/Core

™

2

Quad/Core

™

2 Duo/Pentium

®

Dual-Core (E21XX series)/Celeron

®

Dual-Core/

Celeron

®

4xx processors that carries the following features:

Processor

The G45 Northbridge (NB) and ICH10 Southbridge (SB) chipsets are based on an

innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.

Chipset

ICH10

(SB)

• Enhanced DMA Controller, Timer/Counter functions, and In-

terrupt Controller

• Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification, Revision

1.1

• Compliant with PCI 2.3 specification

• Integrated SATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controller

• Integrated USB 2.0 Host Controller supporting up to twelve

USB 2.0 ports

• Supports DDR2 800/667 DDR SDRAM with Dual-channel architecture

• Accommodates four unbuffered DIMMs

• Up to 4 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 16 GB

Memory

G45

“Hyper-Threading” technology enables the operating system into thinking it’s

hooked up to two processors, allowing two threads to be run in parallel, both on

separate “logical” processors within the same physical processor.

• Supports 36-bit host bus addressing, allowing the CPU to

access the entire 64 GB of the memory address space

• 2 GB/s point-to-point Direct Media Interface (DMI) to ICH10

(1 GB/s each direction)

• Supports 512-Mb, 1-Gb and 2-Gb DDR2 and 512-Mb and 1-

Gb DDR3 technologies for x8 and x16 devices

• One, 16-lane (x16) PCI Express port intended for support-

ing up to two external PCI Express graphics card in bifur-

cated mode, filly compatible to the PCI Express Base Speci-

fication revision 2.0

• An integrated graphics device (IGD) delivering cost com-

petitive 3D, 2D and video capabilities

(NB)

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Onboard LAN (optional)

Audio (optional)

The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:

• One PCI Express x 16 slot for Graphic Interface

• One PCI Express x1 Slot

• Two 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots

• Six 7-pin SATA connectors

Expansion Options

• One DVI port

• One VGA port

• One Parallel port

• Four USB ports

• One LAN port

• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6/8-channel (optional) line-out

The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:

Integrated I/O

• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard

This motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133/

100/66/33 Mb/s.

This motherboard may support either of the following Audio chipsets:

• 7.1 + 2 channel High Definition Audio Codec

• All DACs Support 192k/96k/48k/44.1kHz DAC sample rate

• High-quality analog differential CD input

• Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 3.0 audio requirements

• Direct Sound 3D

TM

compatible

• 7.1+2 channel High Definition Audio Codec

• All DACs Support 192k/96k/48k/44.1kHz DAC sample rate

• Software selectable 2.5V/3.75V VREFOUT

• Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 2.x audio requirements

• Direct Sound 3D

TM

compatible

• 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec

• ADCs support 44.1k/48k/96kHz sample rate

• Meets Microsoft WLP 3.08 Vista premium and mobile PCs audio re-

quirements

• Direct Sound 3D

TM

compatible

• Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller for PCI Express

TM

Applications

• Integrated 10/100 transceiver

• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support

• Integrated Gigabit Ethernet Controller for PCI Express

TM

Applications

• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver

• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support

This motherboard may support either of the following LAN chipsets:

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Introducing the Motherboard

• Power management

• Wake-up alarms

• CPU parameters

• CPU and memroy timing

BIOS Firmware

This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system

features including the following:

The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock

speeds.

1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change

without prior notice.

2. Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be oper-

ated in the ambiance between 0 and 50 °C.

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Introducing the Motherboard

Motherboard Components

Table of Motherboard Components

This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.

LABEL COMPONENTS

LGA775 socket for Intel

®

Yorkfield/Wolfdale/Core

TM

2 Quad/

Core

TM

2 Duo/Pentium

®

Dual-Core (E21XX series)/

Celeron

®

Dual-Core/Celeron

®

4xx series CPUs

2. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector

3. DIMM1~4 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots

4. FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector

5. ATX_POWER1 Standard 24-pin ATX power connector

6. SATA1~6 Serial ATA connectors

7. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header

8. F_USB1~4 Front Panel USB headers

9. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper

10. BIOS_WP BIOS flash protect header

11. COM1 Onboard serial port header

12. CD_IN Analog audio input connector

13. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header

14. SPDIF_OUT SPDIF out header

15. PCI1~2 32-bit add-on card slots

16. PCIEX1 PCI Express x1 slot

17. PCIE1 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot

18. ATX12V1 4-pin +12V power connector

19. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector

1. CPU Socket

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Introducing the Motherboard

Memo

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Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard

Safety Precautions

• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard

• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam-

age from static electricity

• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely

grounded object before working on the motherboard

• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in

• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards

Choosing a Computer Case

There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies

with the specifications for the Micro ATX system case. First, some features on the

motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indica-

tors and switches on the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the

features required. Secondly, this motherboard supports two enhanced IDE drives.

Make sure that your case has sufficient power and space for all drives that you intend

to install.

Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O

template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the

motherboard.

This motherboard carries a Micro ATX form factor of 244 x 244 mm. Choose a case

that accommodates this form factor.

Installing the Motherboard in a Case

Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in

a case.

Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond

the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets

and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.

Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion

slots on your motherboard.

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Installing the Motherboard

Checking Jumper Settings

This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.

Setting Jumpers

Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with

more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper

caps are placed on the correct pins.

The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When

the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the

jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper

cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin,

the jumper is OPEN.

This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins

1 and 2 are SHORT.

SHORT OPEN

Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.

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Installing the Motherboard

Checking Jumper Settings

The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is

labeled.

Jumper Settings

Jumper

Type

Description

Setting (default)

CLR_CMOS 3-pin CLEAR CMOS

1-2: NORMAL

2-3: CLEAR

OPEN: WRITE

UNPROTECT

SHORT: WRITE

PROTECT

BIOS PROTECT2-pinBIOS_WP

Before clearing the CMOS,

make sure to turn off the

system.

BIOS_WP

1

CLR_CMOS

1

To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend

users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Optimized Defaults”

and then “Save & Exit Setup”.

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Installing the Motherboard

Installing Hardware

Installing the Processor

Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure

that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-

mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the

cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious

damage to the motherboard or its components.

On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near

the processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is

carelessly installed.

Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the

clips. Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you

can clearly see the motherboard and processor socket.

Before installing the Processor

This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system

bus frequency for the processor. You may be able to change the settings in the system

Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or

other components to run faster than their rated speed.

This motherboard has an LGA775 socket. When choosing a processor, consider the

performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor

design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity

of internal cache memory and external cache memory.

1. Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system

and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can permanently dam-

age the motherboard by generating excess heat in components that are run

beyond the rated limits.

2. Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the

power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hard-

ware components.

Warning:

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Installing the Motherboard

A. Read and follow the instructions shown on the

sticker on the CPU cap.

B. Unload the cap

· Use thumb & forefinger to hold the

lifting tab of the cap.

· Lift the cap up and remove the cap

completely from the socket.

C. Open the load plate

· Use thumb & forefinger to hold the

hook of the lever, pushing down and pulling

aside unlock it.

· Lift up the lever.

· Use thumb to open the load plate. Be

careful not to touch the contacts.

D. Install the CPU on the socket

· Orientate CPU package to the socket.

Make sure you match triangle marker

to pin 1 location.

E. Close the load plate

· Slightly push down the load plate onto the

tongue side, and hook the lever.

· CPU is locked completely.

F. Apply thermal grease on top of the CPU.

G. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto

the CPU socket on the motherboard.

H. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the

CPU fan connector. Please refer to the CPU

cooling fan user’s manual for more detail

installation procedure.

CPU Installation Procedure

The following illustration shows CPU installation components.

1. To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you

use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heatsink

installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink sup

plied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.

2. DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU.

3. Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests will be accepted only if

the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

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Installing the Motherboard

Installing Memory Modules

This motherboard accomodates four memory modules. It can support four 240-pin

DDR2 800/667. The total memory capacity is 16 GB.

You must install at least one module in any of the four slots. Each module can be

installed with 4 GB of memory; total memory capacity is 16 GB.

DDR2 SDRAM memory module table

DDR2 800 400 MHz

Memory module Memory Bus

DDR2 667 333 MHz

Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging

until you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the

modules only by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal

parts. Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.

Installation Procedure

Refer to the following to install the memory modules.

1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM .

2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.

3 Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with

notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be

installed correctly.

4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the

notches in the DIMM slot.

5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it

seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to

the edges of the DIMM.

6 Install any remaining DIMM modules.

The four DDR2 memory sockets (DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3, DIMM4) are divided

into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

ff

Channel 0: DIMM1, DIMM2

ff

Channel 1: DIMM3, DIMM4

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Installing the Motherboard

Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)

The following DDR2 800/667 memory modules and combination have been tested

and qualified for use with this motherboard.

Type Size Vendor Module Name

Infineon HYS64T325001HU-3-A HYB18T256

256 MB

Ramaxel 5NB31 D9DCG

A-DATA AD29608A88-3EG

A-DATA M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52

Apacer 78.91G92.9K5

APOGEE AU51082-667P005

CORSAIR Corsair K4T5108QC

CORSAIR 64M8CFE PS1000545

CORSAIR VALUESELECT 32M8CEC

GEIL GL2L64M088BA18W

Infinity 0547W64M8 PC5300

Micron MT4HTF6464AY-667E1

PSC AL6E8E63J-6E1

Ramaxel 5LB31 D9DCL

SAMSUNG K4T51083QC

SyncMAX 04400WB01 R050008A

TwinMOS TMM6208G8M30B

TwinMOS 8D23JK-TT

Transcend SEL520ZCE6 K4T51083QC

512 MB

Transcend JetRam J12Q3AB-6

APACER Elpida 1GB AM4B5708GEWS7E-0637F

APACER AM4B5708GQJS7E0631F

Apacer 78.01G9O.9K5

A-DATA M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52

APOGEE AU1G082-667P005

Infineon HYB18T512800BF3S

Infineon Aeneon AET93E30RB-0650 1GB

Micron MT8HTF12864AY-667E1

PSC AL7E8E63B-6E1T

PSC AL7E8F63J-6E1

PSC AL7E8F73C-6E1

1 GB

Twinmos 8D23KK-TT

Aeneon AET860UD00-30DB08X

Apacer 78.A1G9O.9K4

Hynix HYMP125U64AP8-Y5-AB-A

LeadMax LeadMax LD5PS1G831

PSC AL8E8F73C-6E1

DDR2 667

2 GB

Qimonda HYS64T256020EU-3S- C2

A-DATA AD29608A8A-25EG

A-DATA M2OAD6G3H3160I1E53

Elpida

(Kingston)

E5108AJBG-8E-E

Infineon

HYS64T64020HU-2.5-A HYB18T256

800AF25

Infinity 04751208CZ5U2D

Kingston KHX6400D2ULK2

Kingston KHX6400D2ULK2/1G

Kingston KVR800D2N5/512

Micron 6WD22 D9GKX

Micron MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4

512 MB

Sync MAX U538H8G090HL

APACER AM4B5708BPJS8E0634E

APACER AM4B5708JQJS8E0749D

APACER AM4B5808CQJS8E0749D

Apacer 78.01GA0.9K5

A-DATA VD29608A8D-25EG-E0722

Aeneon AET760UD00-25DC08X

CORSAIR CM2X1024-6400

CORSAIR CM2X1024-6400PRO

Geil GL2L64M088BA18H

Hexon NP18T648512F-2.5

DDR2 800

1 GB

Infinity 04701G16CZ5U2G

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Type Size Vendor Module Name

NPC NCPT7AUDR-25M48

Kingston KHX6400D2ULK2/2G

Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G

Ramaxel E5108AHSE-8E-E 0705098L1

Samsung ZCE7 K4T510830E

Transcend TQ123PGF8T0709

1 GB

UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E

Aeneon AET03R25DC 0732

Aeneon AET860UD00-25DC08X

Apacer AM4B5808CQJS8E 0747D

Apacer 78.A1GA0.9K4

A-DATA RED A-DATA M2OMI6H3J4720L1C5Z

CORSAIR CM2X2048-6400C5

Micron 7QEIID9HNP

Micron MT16HTF25664AY-800E1

PSC A3R1GE3CFF 734MAAOE

PSC AL8E8F73C-8E1

Qimonda HYB18T1G800C2F-25F 0744

Qimonda HYS64T256020EU-25F-C2

DDR2 800

2 GB

Samsung HCF7 K4T1G084QQ

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