Rear Panel; Hardware Setup - MSI P4M900M3-L Manual

REAR PANEL

The rear panel provides the following connectors:
Mouse
Keyboard Serial port

HARDWARE SETUP

This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as
well as how to setup the jumpers on the mainboard. It also provides the instructions on
connecting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc. While doing the
installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures.
CPU & Cooler Installation Procedures for LGA775
When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to
prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU before
installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion.
Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will cause the
damage of your CPU & mainboard.
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU
The pin-pad side of LGA 775 CPU.
1. The CPU socket has a plastic cap on it to protect the contact
from damage. Before you have installed the CPU, always
cover it to protect the socket pin.
2. Remove the cap from lever hinge side.
3. The pins of socket reveal.
4. Open the load lever.
5. Lift the load lever up and open the load plate.
Parallel Port
VGA port USB ports
The surface of LGA 775 CPU.
4
LAN
Line-In
Line-Out
MIC
RS-Out
CS-Out
SS-Out