Table Of Contents - MSI 648 Max User Manual

Copyright Notice ......................................................................... iii
Safety Instructions ....................................................................... v
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specification ............................................................ 1-2
Mainboard Layout ..................................................................... 1-5
Quick Components Guide ......................................................... 1-5
Fuzzy Logic™ 4 .................................................................. 1-6
MSI Special Features ................................................................ 1-6
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ .................................................... 1-7
Live Monitor™ ..................................................................... 1-8
S-Bracket (Optional) ........................................................... 1-9
D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) ................................................... 1-10
PC Alert™ 4 ..................................................................... 1-12
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ......................................................... 2-1
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 ........................ 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 DIMM Module Combination ......................................... 2-6
Installing DDR DIMM Modules ............................................. 2-6
Power Supply ............................................................................ 2-7
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1 ................................. 2-7
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ....................................... 2-7
Back Panel ............................................................................... 2-9
Mouse Connector: JKBMS1 ................................................ 2-9
Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1 ............................................ 2-9
USB 2.0 Connectors ........................................................... 2-9
Serial Port Connectors: COMA & COMB .......................... 2-10
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