Table Of Contents - MSI K7N415 Pro Instruction Manual

Chapter 1 Getting Started ......................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specification ...................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 1-5
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ........................................................................ 2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-2
CPU Installation Procedure ........................................................... 2-2
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-3
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-4
Introduction to DDR ..................................................................... 2-4
DDR Module Combination ............................................................ 2-5
DDR Module Installation Procedure ............................................. 2-5
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-6
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector ....................................................... 2-6
Back Panel ............................................................................................ 2-7
Back Panel Shield Installation ....................................................... 2-7
Mouse Connector ......................................................................... 2-8
Keyboard Connector ..................................................................... 2-8
Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM 2 .................................... 2-9
LAN Jack (optional) .................................................................... 2-10
USB Connectors .......................................................................... 2-10
Game Port & Audio Ports ............................................................ 2-11
Parallel Port: LPT1 ....................................................................... 2-12
Connectors ......................................................................................... 2-13
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................... 2-13
USB Front Connector: USB3 & USB4 ......................................... 2-13
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