Table Of Contents - MSI P965 NEO-F - Motherboard - ATX User Manual

Chapter 1 Getting started ..................................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications ................................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ................................................................................................ 1-4
Packing Checklist ................................................................................................. 1-4
MSI Special Feature ............................................................................................ 1-6
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ................................................................................... 2-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................................... 2-2
CPU (Central Processing Unit) ............................................................................ 2-2
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU ...................................................................... 2-3
CPU & Cooler Installation ............................................................................. 2-4
Dual Channel Memory Population Rules .................................................... 2-7
Memory ................................................................................................................. 2-7
Installing DDRII Modules ............................................................................... 2-8
Power Supply ...................................................................................................... 2-8
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATXPWR1 ................................................. 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW 1 ............................................................ 2-9
Back Panel ........................................................................................................... 2-11
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 .......................................................... 2-12
Hard Disk Connector: IDE1 ........................................................................ 2-12
Connectors ........................................................................................................ 2-12
Serial ATAII Connectors: SATA1/2/3/4/7 .................................................. 2-13
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, NBFAN1, SYSFAN1 ....................... 2-14
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCASE1 ....................................... 2-14
SPDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1 (Optional, for HDMI graphics card only) 2-15
CD-In Connector: CD_IN1 .......................................................................... 2-15
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ...................................................... 2-15
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1/JFP2 ........................................................ 2-16
IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1 (Optional) ............................................ 2-17
Front USB Connectors: JUSB2, JUSB3, JUSB4 ...................................... 2-18
IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 ........................................................... 2-19
SPI Debugging Pin Header: JSPI1 ............................................................. 2-19
Jumpers .............................................................................................................. 2-20
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ..................................................................... 2-20
Slots .................................................................................................................... 2-20
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots ...................... 2-21
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots ...................................... 2-21
PCI Interrupt Request Routing ................................................................... 2-22
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