Table Of Contents - MSI K7D MASTER - Motherboard - ATX User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction ............................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specification ...................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 1-6
MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-7
PC Alert™ III ................................................................................. 1-7
Fuzzy Logic™ III ........................................................................... 1-8
D-LED™ & D-Bracket™ ................................................................ 1-9
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ...................................................................... 2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-2
CPU Installation Procedures ......................................................... 2-3
Thermal Issue for CPU .................................................................. 2-4
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-5
CPU Clock Frequency Selection: JFSB1 ........................................ 2-5
Recommended Computer Case and Axial Fans ............................. 2-6
Memory Installation ............................................................................. 2-7
DDR Module Combination ............................................................ 2-8
DDR Module Installation Procedures ........................................... 2-9
Power Supply ..................................................................................... 2-10
ATX 20-Pin Power Supply: JPWR1 ............................................. 2-10
ATX 12V Power Connector: J4 .................................................... 2-11
Back Panel .......................................................................................... 2-12
Mouse Connector: JKBMS1 ....................................................... 2-12
Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1 ................................................... 2-13
Serial Port Connector: COM A & COM B ................................... 2-13
LAN Connector ........................................................................... 2-14
USB Connectors .......................................................................... 2-14
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ...................................................... 2-15
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