Table Of Contents - MSI 945GM3-F 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
MSI Special Feature ............................................................................................ 1-6
Core Center .................................................................................................. 1-6
Chapter 2 Getting Started ..................................................................................... 1-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................................... 2-2
CPU (Central Processing Unit) ............................................................................ 2-3
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU ...................................................................... 2-3
CPU & Cooler Installation ............................................................................. 2-4
Memory ................................................................................................................. 2-7
Installing DDRII 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
Connectors ........................................................................................................ 2-12
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 .......................................................... 2-12
Hard Disk Connector: IDE1 ........................................................................ 2-12
Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1~SATA4 ................................................... 2-13
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, PWRFAN1 .................... 2-14
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 .............................................. 2-14
CD-In Connector: CD_IN1 .......................................................................... 2-15
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ...................................................... 2-16
SPDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1 ................................................................... 2-16
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1, JUSB2 ................................................... 2-17
IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 ........................................................... 2-18
Serial Port Connector: JCOM2 (optional) ................................................. 2-18
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