Table Of Contents - MSI MS-6380 User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction ............................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specification ...................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 1-8
Key Features ........................................................................................ 1-9
MSI Special Features ......................................................................... 1-10
PC Alert™ III ............................................................................... 1-10
Fuzzy Logic™ III ......................................................................... 1-12
D-LED™ (Optional) & D-Bracket™ ............................................. 1-13
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ...................................................................... 2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-2
CPU Installation Procedures ......................................................... 2-2
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-4
CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS ............................. 2-4
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-5
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................... 2-5
DIMM Modules Combination ....................................................... 2-6
Installing DIMM Modules ............................................................ 2-6
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-7
ATX 20-Pin Power Supply ............................................................. 2-7
Back Panel ............................................................................................ 2-8
Mouse Connector ......................................................................... 2-8
Keyboard Connector ..................................................................... 2-9
USB Connectors ............................................................................ 2-9
Parallel Port Connector ................................................................ 2-10
Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B .................................. 2-11
Joystick/Midi Connectors ........................................................... 2-11
Audio Port Connectors ............................................................... 2-11
Connectors ......................................................................................... 2-12
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