Table Of Contents - MSI MS-7242 Hardware User Manual

Copyright Notice .............................................................................................................. ii
Trademarks ....................................................................................................................... ii
Revision History .............................................................................................................. ii
Technical Support ........................................................................................................... ii
Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................... iii
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................ iv
W EEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement .................................... v
Chapter 1. Getting Started .................................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications ................................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ................................................................................................ 1-4
Packing Checklist ................................................................................................. 1-4
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ................................................................................... 2-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................................... 2-2
CPU (Central Processing Unit) ............................................................................ 2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2 ............................................ 2-4
Installing AMD Socket AM2 CPU Cooler Set ............................................... 2-5
Memory ................................................................................................................. 2-6
Memory Population Rules ............................................................................ 2-6
Installing DDRII Modules ............................................................................... 2-7
Back Panel ............................................................................................................ 2-9
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 ....................................................... 2-10
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW 1 .......................................................... 2-10
Power Supply .................................................................................................... 2-10
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................................... 2-11
ATA133 Hard Disk Connector: IDE1 ........................................................... 2-11
Connectors ......................................................................................................... 2-11
Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1~SATA4 ................................................... 2-12
IEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_1 (Optional) .............................................. 2-13
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 ....................................... 2-13
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 .............................................. 2-14
CD-In Connector: JCD1 ............................................................................. 2-14
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ...................................................... 2-14
SPDIF Connector: SPDOUT1/SPDIN1 (SPDIF-In is optional) ................... 2-15
Audio-Out Connector: J1 .......................................................................... 2-15
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1/JFP2 ........................................................ 2-16
Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 .................................................................. 2-17
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1, JUSB2, JUSB3 ...................................... 2-18
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