Table Of Contents - MSI G965MDH Series User Manual

Chapter 1 Getting Started .................................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications ................................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ................................................................................................ 1-4
Packing Checklist ................................................................................................. 1-4
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup .................................................................................. 2-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................................... 2-2
CPU (Central Processing Unit) ............................................................................ 2-2
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU ...................................................................... 2-3
CPU & Cooler Installation ............................................................................. 2-4
Memory ................................................................................................................. 2-7
Dual Channel Memory Population Rules .................................................... 2-7
Installing DDRII Modules ............................................................................... 2-8
Power Supply ...................................................................................................... 2-8
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATXPWR1 ................................................. 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW 1 ............................................................ 2-9
Back Panel ........................................................................................................... 2-11
Connectors ........................................................................................................ 2-12
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 .......................................................... 2-12
Hard Disk Connector: IDE1 (optional) ....................................................... 2-12
Serial ATAII Connectors: SATA1~SATA6 ................................................. 2-13
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 & PWRFAN1 .................. 2-14
CD-In Connector: CD_IN1 .......................................................................... 2-14
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCASE1 ....................................... 2-14
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ...................................................... 2-15
SPDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1 (Optional) ................................................. 2-15
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1/JFP2 ........................................................ 2-16
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1, JUSB2, JUSB3 (JUSB1 is optional) .... 2-17
Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 .................................................................. 2-17
IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1 (Optional) ............................................ 2-18
FW H/LPC Debugging Pin Header: JLPC1 (Optional) ............................... 2-18
JSPI Debugging Pin Header: JSPI1 ............................................................ 2-18
Jumpers .............................................................................................................. 2-18
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ..................................................................... 2-19
Slots .................................................................................................................... 2-20
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots ...................... 2-20
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots ...................................... 2-20
PCI Interrupt Request Routing ................................................................... 2-21
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