Table Of Contents - MSI P4M900M2 Series User Manual

Copyright Notice .............................................................................................................. ii
Trademarks ....................................................................................................................... ii
Revision History .............................................................................................................. ii
Technical Support ........................................................................................................... ii
Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................... iii
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................ iv
W EEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement .................................... v
Chapter 1. Getting Started .................................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications ................................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ................................................................................................ 1-4
Packing Checklist ................................................................................................. 1-4
PC AlertTM 4 ......................................................................................................... 1-6
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 ................................................................................................................. 2-6
Installing DDRII Modules ............................................................................... 2-7
Power Supply ...................................................................................................... 2-8
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: JPWR2 ...................................................... 2-8
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPWR1 .......................................................... 2-8
Back Panel ............................................................................................................ 2-8
Connectors ........................................................................................................ 2-10
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................................... 2-11
ATA133 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ............................................ 2-11
Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 ................................................... 2-12
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, PWRFAN1, SYSFAN1 .................... 2-13
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCASE1 ....................................... 2-13
Serial Port Connector: JCOM 2 ................................................................. 2-14
Aux Line-In Connector: JCD1 ................................................................... 2-14
S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSPDIFOUT1 (optional) ...................................... 2-14
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1/JFP2 ........................................................ 2-15
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ...................................................... 2-16
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1, JUSB2 ................................................... 2-17
Jumpers .............................................................................................................. 2-18
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ..................................................................... 2-18
Slots .................................................................................................................... 2-19
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