Table Of Contents - MSI 915PM User Manual

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................ ii
Copyright Notice ........................................................................................................... iii
Revision History ............................................................................................................ iii
Technical Support ........................................................................................................ iv
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... iv
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 of LGA 775 CPU ..................................................................... 2-3
CPU, Heatsink & Fan Installation ................................................................ 2-4
Memory ............................................................................................................... 2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................................... 2-7
DIMM Module Combination .......................................................................... 2-8
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................................... 2-8
Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 ......................................................... 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ............................................................ 2-9
Back Panel ........................................................................................................ 2-10
Mouse/Keyboard Connector .................................................................... 2-10
VGA Connector (optional) ....................................................................... 2-10
Serial Port Connector ............................................................................... 2-11
USB Connectors ....................................................................................... 2-11
IEEE1394 Port (optional) ........................................................................... 2-11
LAN (RJ-45) Jack (optional) .................................................................... 2-12
Audio Port Connectors ............................................................................. 2-12
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 .................................................................. 2-13
Connectors ....................................................................................................... 2-14
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................................ 2-14
Fan Power Connectors: CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2/SYS_FAN1 ................. 2-14
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 (optional) ........................................ 2-15
Serial ATA HDD Connectors: SATA1 & SATA2 ........................................ 2-16
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 ..................................................... 2-17
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