Table Of Contents - MSI K8N Neo3 MS-7135 User Manual

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......................................................... ii
Copyright Notice ............................................................................................................... iii
Trademarks ...................................................................................................................... iii
Revision History ............................................................................................................... iii
Technical Support ............................................................................................................ iii
Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................... iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started ..................................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications .................................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ................................................................................................ 1-5
MSI Special Features ........................................................................................... 1-6
Live Monitor™ .............................................................................................. 1-6
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ ............................................................................ 1-7
Core Center (for AMD K8 Processor) ......................................................... 1-8
Packing Checklist ................................................................................................ 1-10
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ................................................................................... 2-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................................... 2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU ............................................................................... 2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 754 ............................................... 2-4
Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set ...................................................... 2-5
Memory ................................................................................................................. 2-7
Memory Population Rules ............................................................................. 2-7
Installing DDR Modules ................................................................................. 2-8
Power Supply....................................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: JWR1 .......................................................... 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW 1 ............................................................. 2-9
Important Notification about Power Issue ................................................. 2-10
Back Panel ........................................................................................................... 2-11
Connectors ......................................................................................................... 2-12
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................................... 2-12
Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1 / SFAN1 / NBFAN1 ................................. 2-12
ATA133 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ............................................. 2-13
Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1~SATA4 .................................................... 2-14
CD-In Connector: J1 ................................................................................... 2-15
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ....................................................... 2-15
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2 ......................................................... 2-16
Serial Port Header: JCOM1 ........................................................................ 2-16
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 ................................................ 2-17
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