Table Of Contents - MSI 915G Neo3-FIR User Manual

Chapter 1. Getting Started .................................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications ................................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ................................................................................................ 1-4
Packing Contents ................................................................................................. 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 DDR SDRAM ....................................................................... 2-7
DIMM Module Combination ........................................................................... 2-7
Memory Module Population Rules ............................................................... 2-8
Installing DDR Modules ................................................................................ 2-8
Power Supply ...................................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 ......................................................... 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW 1 ............................................................ 2-9
Back Panel ......................................................................................................... 2-10
Mouse/Keyboard Connector .................................................................... 2-10
VGA Connector (Optional, for 915G only) .............................................. 2-10
Serial Port Connector: COM Port ............................................................... 2-11
USB Connectors ......................................................................................... 2-11
LAN (RJ-45) Jack ...................................................................................... 2-12
Audio Port Connectors .............................................................................. 2-12
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ................................................................... 2-13
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ......................................................... 2-14
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/NBFAN1/SYSFAN1/PWRFAN1 ....... 2-14
Connectors ........................................................................................................ 2-14
Hard Disk Connector: IDE1, IDE2, IDE3 .................................................... 2-15
FWH/LPC Debugging Pin Header: JLPC1 ................................................. 2-15
Serial ATA Connectors controlled by Intel ICH6: SATA1~SATA4 ........... 2-16
CD-In Connector: JCD1 ............................................................................. 2-17
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 / JFP2 ...................................................... 2-17
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 / JUSB2 .................................................. 2-18
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ...................................................... 2-18
IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 ........................................................... 2-19
IEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_1/J1394_2 (Optional) ............................... 2-19
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