Table Of Contents - MSI E7230 Master-FA4R 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
MSI Special Features .......................................................................................... 1-5
PC Alert™ III .................................................................................................. 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 DDR2 SDRAM ...................................................................... 2-7
Memory Module Population Rules ............................................................... 2-7
Installing DDR2 Modules .............................................................................. 2-8
Power Supply ...................................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 20-Pin System Power Connector: ATX1 ............................................ 2-9
ATX 4-Pin CPU Power Connector: JPW 1 ................................................... 2-9
Back Panel .......................................................................................................... 2-10
Mouse Connector (Green) / Keyboard Connector (Purple) .................. 2-10
Serial Port .................................................................................................... 2-11
VGA Port ...................................................................................................... 2-11
USB Ports ................................................................................................... 2-12
LAN (RJ-45) Jacks ..................................................................................... 2-12
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ................................................................... 2-13
Connectors ........................................................................................................ 2-14
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 .......................................................... 2-14
Hard Disk Connector: IDE1 ........................................................................ 2-14
Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1~SATA4 ................................................... 2-15
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 .............................................. 2-16
CONTENTS
viii