Table Of Contents - MSI MS-6390 User Manual

Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specification ...................................................................... 1-2
MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-5
PC Alert™ III ................................................................................. 1-5
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-6
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ....................................................................... 2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-2
CPU Installation Procedures ......................................................... 2-2
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-4
CPU Clock Selection ...................................................................... 2-4
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-5
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................... 2-5
DIMM Module Combination ......................................................... 2-6
Installing DIMM Modules ............................................................ 2-6
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-7
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1 ......................................... 2-7
Back Panel ............................................................................................ 2-8
Mouse Connector ......................................................................... 2-8
Keyboard Connector ..................................................................... 2-9
USB Connectors ............................................................................ 2-9
Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B .................................. 2-10
VGA DB 15 Pin Connector .......................................................... 2-10
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ...................................................... 2-11
LAN (RJ-45) Jack ......................................................................... 2-12
Joystick/Midi Connector ............................................................. 2-12
Audio Port Connectors ............................................................... 2-12
Connectors ......................................................................................... 2-13
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................... 2-13
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