Table Of Contents - MSI MS-6728 Manual

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......................................................... ii
Copyright Notice ............................................................................................................ iii
Trademarks .................................................................................................................... iii
Revision History ............................................................................................................ iii
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................... iv
Technical Support ......................................................................................................... iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started .................................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications .................................................................................... 1-2
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 DDR SDRAM ........................................................................ 2-7
DDR Population Rules ................................................................................. 2-7
Installing DDR Modules ................................................................................ 2-8
Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 20-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) ........................................................................ 2-11
USB Connectors ....................................................................................... 2-11
Serial Port Connector ................................................................................ 2-12
Audio Port Connectors ............................................................................. 2-12
RJ-45 LAN Jack ........................................................................................ 2-13
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ................................................................... 2-14
Connectors ....................................................................................................... 2-15
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ......................................................... 2-15
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/SFAN1/SFAN2/NBFAN1 ................... 2-15
ATA100 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1, IDE2 .............................................. 2-16
Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors controlled by
Intel ICH5/ICH5R: SATA1 & SATA2 ................................................. 2-17
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 ...................................................... 2-18
D-Bracket
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2 Connector: JDB1 ............................................................... 2-19
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