Table Of Contents - MSI 945GCM5 Series User Manual

Copyright Notice ............................................................................................................... ii
Trademarks ....................................................................................................................... ii
Revision History ............................................................................................................... ii
Technical Support ............................................................................................................ ii
Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................... iii
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................ iv
WEEE Statement .............................................................................................................. v
Chapter 1. Getting Started .................................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications ................................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ................................................................................................ 1-4
Packing Checklist ................................................................................................. 1-5
MSI Special Feature ............................................................................................ 1-6
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup .................................................................................. 2-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................................... 2-2
CPU (Central Processing Unit) ............................................................................ 2-3
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU ...................................................................... 2-3
CPU & Cooler Installation ............................................................................. 2-4
Memory ................................................................................................................. 2-7
Installing DDRII Modules ............................................................................... 2-8
Power Supply ...................................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 ......................................................... 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: PWRCONN1 ................................................. 2-9
Back Panel .......................................................................................................... 2-10
Connectors ........................................................................................................ 2-12
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD2 .......................................................... 2-12
Hard Disk Connector: IDE1 ........................................................................ 2-12
Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1~SATA4 ................................................... 2-13
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1&PWRFAN1.....................2-14
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI2 .............................................. 2-14
CD-In Connector: CD_IN1 .......................................................................... 2-15
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 / JFP2 ...................................................... 2-15
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ...................................................... 2-16
SPDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1 (Optional, for HDMI graphics card only) 2-16
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 / JUSB2 .................................................. 2-17
Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 (optional) ................................................. 2-18
Jumpers .............................................................................................................. 2-19
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ..................................................................... 2-19
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