Table Of Contents - MSI 915GM User Manual

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......................................................... ii
Copyright Notice .............................................................................................................. iii
Technical Support .......................................................................................................... iv
Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................... iv
WEEE Statement .............................................................................................................. v
Chapter 1. Getting Started .................................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications ................................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ................................................................................................ 1-4
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup .................................................................................. 2-1
Quick Components Guide ................................................................................... 2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU ............................................................................. 2-3
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU ...................................................................... 2-3
CPU & Cooler Installation ............................................................................. 2-4
Memory ................................................................................................................. 2-7
Introduction to DDR2 SDRAM ..................................................................... 2-7
Memory Module Population Rules ............................................................... 2-8
Installing DDR2 Modules .............................................................................. 2-8
Power Supply ...................................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 ......................................................... 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW 1 ............................................................ 2-9
Back Panel ......................................................................................................... 2-10
Mouse/Keyboard Connector .................................................................... 2-10
VGA Connector (Optional, for 915G/ 915GV only) ................................ 2-10
Serial Port Connector: COM1 & COM2 ...................................................... 2-11
USB Connectors ......................................................................................... 2-11
LAN(RJ-45)Jack:10/100 LAN(8100C)/Giga-bit LAN(8110S is optional) 2-12
Audio Port Connectors .............................................................................. 2-13
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ................................................................... 2-14
Connectors ........................................................................................................ 2-15
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................................ 2-15
Fan Power Connectors: CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN/ PW R_FAN ..................... 2-15
Hard Disk Connector: IDE .......................................................................... 2-16
Aux Line-In Connector: AUX_IN ............................................................... 2-16
CD-In Connector: CD_IN ............................................................................ 2-16
Serial ATA Connectors controlled by Intel ICH6: SATA1~SATA4 ........... 2-17
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 ..................................................... 2-18
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