Table Of Contents - MSI 865G Neo2 Manual

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......................................... iii
Copyright Notice .......................................................................................... iii
Revision History ........................................................................................... iii
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... v
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specifications .................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-5
Super Pack ..................................................................................... 1-5
Core Center .................................................................................... 1-6
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ ............................................................ 1-8
Live Monitor™ .............................................................................. 1-9
D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) ............................................................. 1-10
S-Bracket (Optional) .................................................................... 1-12
CPU Thermal Protection .............................................................. 1-12
Round Cable (Optional) ............................................................... 1-13
Color Management ...................................................................... 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 .................................. 2-5
Installing the CPU Fan .................................................................. 2-5
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................... 2-7
DDR Population Rules .................................................................. 2-7
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................... 2-8
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 ............................................ 2-9
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