Table Of Contents - MSI 845PE Neo Series Manual

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ............................................. ii
Copyright Notice .............................................................................................. iii
Revision History ............................................................................................... iii
Technical Support ............................................................................................. iii
Safety Instructions ...........................................................................................iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications ....................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ................................................................................... 1-4
MSI Special Features............................................................................... 1-5
Color Management ........................................................................... 1-5
CoreCenter ........................................................................................ 1-6
Live Monitor ..................................................................................... 1-8
Live BIOS/Live Driver ....................................................................... 1-9
D-Bracket 2 (Optional) .................................................................... 1-10
Core Cell Chip ................................................................................. 1-12
S-Bracket (Optional) ....................................................................... 1-13
CPU Thermal Protection ................................................................. 1-13
Round Cable (Optional) .................................................................. 1-14
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup .......................................................................... 2-1
Quick Components Guide ....................................................................... 2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU ................................................................. 2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ........................................... 2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 .................................... 2-4
Installing the CPU Fan ..................................................................... 2-5
Memory .................................................................................................... 2-7
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Overclocking Support Matrix ................ 2-7
DIMM Module Combination ........................................................... 2-8
Installing DDR Modules .................................................................. 2-8
Power Supply........................................................................................... 2-9
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