Table Of Contents - MSI 645 Ultra Manual

Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specification ...................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 1-5
MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-6
T.O.P Tech™ ................................................................................. 1-6
PC Alert™ III ................................................................................. 1-7
Fuzzy Logic™ III ........................................................................... 1-8
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ ............................................................ 1-8
D-Bracket™ ................................................................................. 1-10
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ....................................................................... 2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-2
CPU Installation Procedures ......................................................... 2-2
Installing the CPU Fan .................................................................. 2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-4
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-5
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................... 2-5
DDR Module Combination ............................................................ 2-6
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................... 2-6
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-7
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1 ............................................ 2-7
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ................................................ 2-7
Back Panel ............................................................................................ 2-8
Mouse Connector: JKBMS1 ......................................................... 2-8
Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1 ..................................................... 2-9
USB Connectors ............................................................................ 2-9
Serial Port Connector: COM A & COM B ................................... 2-10
Joystick/Midi Connectors ........................................................... 2-10
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