Table Of Contents - MSI 655 Max User Manual

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......................................... iii
Copyright Notice .......................................................................................... iii
Revision History ........................................................................................... iii
Technical Support ......................................................................................... iii
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... v
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specifications .................................................................... 1-3
MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-6
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ ............................................................ 1-6
Live Monitor™ .............................................................................. 1-6
D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) ............................................................... 1-8
PC Alert™ 4 ................................................................................. 1-10
MSI Special Features ......................................................................... 1-12
Fuzzy Logic™ 4 ........................................................................... 1-12
S-Bracket (Optional) .................................................................... 1-13
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ....................................................................... 2-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 2-3
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-3
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix ..................................... 2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 .................................. 2-5
Installing the CPU Fan .................................................................. 2-5
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................... 2-7
DDR Population Rules .................................................................. 2-7
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................... 2-8
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1 ......................................... 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ................................................ 2-9
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