Table Of Contents - MSI 946GZ Neo Series User Manual

Copyright Notice .............................................................................................................. ii
Trademarks ....................................................................................................................... ii
Revision History .............................................................................................................. ii
Technical Support ........................................................................................................... ii
Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................... iii
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................ iv
W EEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) 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 System Power Connector: ATX1 ............................................ 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW 1 ............................................................ 2-9
Back Panel .......................................................................................................... 2-10
Connectors ........................................................................................................ 2-12
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 .......................................................... 2-12
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 ...................................................................... 2-12
Serial ATAII Connectors: SATA1~SATA4 ................................................. 2-13
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2 ...................... 2-14
Serial Port Connector: JCOM2 .................................................................. 2-14
CD-In Connector: JCD_IN1 ........................................................................ 2-15
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUDIO1 .................................................. 2-15
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1/JFP2 ........................................................ 2-16
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1/JUSB2 .................................................... 2-17
IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 ........................................................... 2-18
SPDIF-Out Connector: JSP1(Optional, for HDMI graphics card only) ... 2-18
SPI Debugging Pin Header: JSPI1 ............................................................. 2-18
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCASE1 ....................................... 2-18
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