MSI RS480M User Manual
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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 ................................................................................................ 1-5
Packing Checklist ................................................................................................. 1-6
MSI Special Feature ............................................................................................ 1-7
PC Alert
™ 4 .................................................................................................. 1-7
Live Update .................................................................................................. 1-8
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup .................................................................................. 2-1
Quick Components Guide ................................................................................... 2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU ............................................................................. 2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 754 ............................................. 2-4
Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set .................................................... 2-5
Memory ................................................................................................................. 2-7
DIMM Module Combination ........................................................................... 2-7
Installing DDR Modules ................................................................................ 2-8
Power Supply ...................................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 ......................................................... 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW 1 ............................................................ 2-9
Back Panel ......................................................................................................... 2-10
Mouse/Keyboard Connector .................................................................... 2-10
Serial Port Connector ................................................................................. 2-11
VGA Connector .......................................................................................... 2-11
IEEE 1394 Port ............................................................................................ 2-12
USB Connectors ........................................................................................ 2-12
Audio Port Connectors .............................................................................. 2-12
RJ-45 LAN Jack: 10/100 LAN (8100C) /Giga-bit LAN (8110S)(Optional)2-13
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ................................................................... 2-14
Connectors ........................................................................................................ 2-15
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................................ 2-15
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1 / SYSFAN1 ...................................... 2-15