MSI G52-MA00542 - Manual (Page 5)

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specification ...................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 1-5
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ....................................................................... 2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-2
CPU Installation Procedures ......................................................... 2-2
Installing the CPU Fan .................................................................. 2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-4
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-5
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................... 2-5
DDR Module Combination ............................................................ 2-6
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................... 2-6
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-7
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1 ......................................... 2-7
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ................................................ 2-7
Back Panel ............................................................................................ 2-8
Mouse Connector: JKBMS1 ......................................................... 2-9
Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1 ..................................................... 2-9
Joystick/Midi Connectors ........................................................... 2-10
Audio Ports ................................................................................. 2-10
Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B (for SiS 645) ............. 2-11
VGA Connector (for SiS 650) ....................................................... 2-11
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ...................................................... 2-12
RJ-45 LAN Jack ........................................................................... 2-13
USB Connectors .......................................................................... 2-13