MSI G52-MA00628 User Manual
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specification ...................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-5
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 1-8
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 ......................................................... 2-8
Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1 ..................................................... 2-9
USB Connectors ............................................................................ 2-9
Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B / JCOM3 ................... 2-10
RJ-45 LAN Jack ........................................................................... 2-11
Joystick/Midi Connectors ........................................................... 2-11
Audio Port Connectors ............................................................... 2-11
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ...................................................... 2-12
Connectors ......................................................................................... 2-13
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................... 2-13
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: J8 ...................................... 2-13