Table Of Contents - MSI 915G Combo User Manual

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ....................................................... iii
Copyright Notice ........................................................................................................... iii
Revision History ............................................................................................................ iii
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... iv
Technical Support ........................................................................................................ iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started ................................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications ................................................................................... 1-3
Mainboard Layout ................................................................................................ 1-4
Packing Contents ................................................................................................. 1-5
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: JPW1 ............................................................ 2-9
Back Panel .......................................................................................................... 2-10
Mouse/Keyboard Connector .................................................................... 2-10
VGA Connector (Optional) ....................................................................... 2-10
Serial Port Connector ............................................................................... 2-11
USB Connectors ....................................................................................... 2-11
LAN (RJ-45) Jack ..................................................................................... 2-12
Audio Port Connectors ............................................................................. 2-12
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 .................................................................. 2-13
Connectors ......................................................................................................... 2-14
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................................ 2-14
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN2/SYSFAN1/NBFAN1/PWRFAN1 ....... 2-14
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1, IDE2 & IDE3
(IDE 2 & IDE3 are optional) ............................................................. 2-15
Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors controlled by
Intel ICH6R: SATA1~SATA4 ........................................................... 2-16
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