MSI MS-7204, Instruction Manual

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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ..........................................................ii
Copyright Notice .............................................................................................................. iii
Technical Support ........................................................................................................... iii
Revision History .............................................................................................................. iii
Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................... iv
WEEE 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
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU ...................................................................... 2-3
CPU & Cooler Installation ............................................................................. 2-4
Memory................................................................................................................. 2-7
Introduction to DDR2 SDRAM ..................................................................... 2-7
Memory Module Population Rules ............................................................... 2-7
Installing DDR2 Modules .............................................................................. 2-8
Power Supply ...................................................................................................... 2-9
BTX 24-Pin Power Connector: BTX1 ......................................................... 2-9
BTX 12V Power Connector: JPWR1 .......................................................... 2-9
Back Panel ......................................................................................................... 2-10
Mouse/Keyboard Connector .................................................................... 2-10
IEEE 1394 Port ............................................................................................ 2-10
Serial Port Connector: COM Port ...............................................................2-11
USB Connectors .........................................................................................2-11
LAN (RJ-45) Jack ...................................................................................... 2-12
Audio Port Connectors .............................................................................. 2-12
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ................................................................... 2-13
Connectors ........................................................................................................ 2-14
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................................ 2-14
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/SYS_FAN1 ...................................... 2-14
Hard Disk Connector: IDE1 ....................................................................... 2-15
FWH/LPC Debugging Pin Header: JLPC1 ................................................. 2-15