MSI MS-7181 - Manual (Page 8)

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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......................................................... ii
Copyright Notice .............................................................................................................. iii
Revision History .............................................................................................................. iii
Technical Support .......................................................................................................... iv
Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................... iv
W EEE Statement........................................................................................................v
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
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix ................................................... 2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 754 ............................................. 2-4
Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set .................................................... 2-5
Memory ................................................................................................................. 2-6
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................................... 2-6
DDR DIMM Module Combination .................................................................. 2-7
Installing DDR Modules ................................................................................ 2-7
Power Supply ...................................................................................................... 2-8
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1 ........................................................ 2-8
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW 1 ............................................................ 2-8
Back Panel ........................................................................................................... 2-9
View of the Back Panel .............................................................................. 2-9
Serial Port: COM1 ........................................................................................ 2-9
Mouse Connector ...................................................................................... 2-10
Keyboard Connector ................................................................................. 2-10
VGA Connector ......................................................................................... 2-10
USB Ports .................................................................................................... 2-11
RJ-45 LAN Jack .......................................................................................... 2-11
IEEE 1394 Port ............................................................................................ 2-12
Audio Port Connectors .............................................................................. 2-12
Parallel Port ................................................................................................ 2-13
Connectors ........................................................................................................ 2-14
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................................ 2-14