Table Of Contents - MSI MS-7236 Manual

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ...................................................... ii
Copyright Notice ....................................................................................................... iii
Technical Support ..................................................................................................... iv
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................... iv
WEEE Statement ........................................................................................................ v
Chapter 1. Getting Started ............................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications ............................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ........................................................................................... 1-4
Packing Contents ............................................................................................ 1-5
Core Center .................................................................................................... 1-6
Left-wing: Current system status ........................................................... 1-7
Right-wing: PC hardware status during real time operation .................. 1-7
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup .............................................................................. 2-1
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
Memory Module Population Rules ............................................................ 2-7
Installing DDR2 Modules .......................................................................... 2-8
Power Supply ................................................................................................. 2-9
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 ....................................................... 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ......................................................... 2-9
Mouse/Keyboard Connector ................................................................. 2-10
Back Panel .................................................................................................... 2-10
Serial Port Connector: COM Port .................................................................. 2-11
USB Connectors .................................................................................... 2-11
LAN (RJ-45) Jack .................................................................................. 2-12
Audio Port Connectors .......................................................................... 2-12
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ............................................................... 2-13
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ...................................................... 2-14
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/SYSFAN1/PWRFAN1 ..................... 2-14
Connectors ................................................................................................... 2-14
Hard Disk Connector: IDE1 .................................................................... 2-15
Serial ATAII Connectors controlled by Intel ICH7: SATA1~SATA4 ......... 2-16
CD-In Connector: JCD1 ......................................................................... 2-17
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