Table Of Contents - MSI MS-7031 User Manual

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................ ii
Copyright Notice ........................................................................................................... iii
Revision History ............................................................................................................ iii
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... iv
Technical Support ........................................................................................................ iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started ................................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications .................................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ................................................................................................ 1-4
MSI Special Features ........................................................................................... 1-5
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ................................................................................. 2-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................................... 2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU ............................................................................... 2-3
Example of CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ..................................... 2-3
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix ..................................................... 2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 ............................................... 2-4
Installing the CPU Fan ................................................................................... 2-5
Memory ................................................................................................................. 2-6
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ......................................................................... 2-6
DDR Population Rules .................................................................................... 2-7
Installing DDR Modules .................................................................................. 2-7
Power Supply ...................................................................................................... 2-8
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 ........................................................... 2-8
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 .............................................................. 2-8
Back Panel ............................................................................................................ 2-9
Mouse Connector ......................................................................................... 2-9
Keyboard Connector .................................................................................... 2-9
RJ-45 LAN Jack: 10/100 LAN (8100C) /
IEEE1394 Port (Optional) ............................................................................. 2-11
VGA Connector (Optional) ......................................................................... 2-11
Serial Port Connector: COM1 ..................................................................... 2-11
USB Connectors .......................................................................................... 2-12
Audio Port Connectors ............................................................................... 2-12
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ..................................................................... 2-13
Connectors ........................................................................................................ 2-14
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................................... 2-14
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Giga-bit LAN (8110SB) (Optional) ............................................. 2-10
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