Table Of Contents - MSI K7N420 Pro User Manual

Chapter 1 Getting Started ................................................................................. 1-1
Specification ................................................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ........................................................................................ 1-5
MSI Special Features .................................................................................... 1-6
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PC Alert III .......................................................................................... 1-6
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D-Bracket (optional) ........................................................................... 1-8
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Live BIOS /Live Driver
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ................................................................................ 2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU ...................................................................... 2-2
CPU Installation Procedure .................................................................. 2-2
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure .............................................. 2-3
Memory ........................................................................................................... 2-4
Introduction to DDR ............................................................................. 2-4
DDR Module Combination ................................................................... 2-5
DDR Module Installation Procedure .................................................. 2-5
Power Supply ................................................................................................. 2-6
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector .............................................................. 2-6
Back Panel ...................................................................................................... 2-7
Mouse Connector .................................................................................. 2-7
Keyboard Connector ............................................................................. 2-8
USB Connectors .................................................................................... 2-8
Serial Port Connectors: COM A/COM 2 ............................................ 2-9
VGA Connector ...................................................................................... 2-9
LAN Jack (optional) ............................................................................ 2-10
Game Port & Audio Ports ................................................................... 2-10
Parallel Port ........................................................................................... 2-11
Connectors ................................................................................................... 2-12
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ................................................ 2-12
USB Front Connector: USB3 & USB 4 ............................................. 2-12
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