MSI H55M-E21 manual Revision History

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Preface

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Revision

History

 

Revision

Revision History

Date

V3.0

First release for PCB 3.X

August 2010

Technical Support

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Contact our technical staff at: http://ocss.msi.com

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Contents H55M-E32/ H55M-E23/ H55M-E21 series MS-7636 v3.x MainboardRevision History Preface FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Weee Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement Español Türkçe Contents Appendix a Realtek Audio Page Getting Started Mainboard Specifications Processor SupportChapter Mainboard Layout Packing Checklist Page Hardware Setup Quick Components Guide Screw Holes CPU Central Processing Unit Introduction to LGA 1156 CPUCPU & Cooler Installation Alignment KeyAlignment Key Mainboard Hook Dual -Channel mode Population Rule MemoryInstalling Memory Modules ATX 4-pin Power Connector JPWR2 Power SupplyATX 24-pin Power Connector JPWR1 Back Panel LANLAN Chassis Intrusion Connector JCI1 ConnectorsSerial ATA Connector SATA1~6 Serial Port Connector JCOM1 Fan Power Connectors CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~2Front Panel Connectors JFP1, JFP2 Front USB Connector JUSB1 / JUSB2 / JUSB3Pdif -Out Connector JSP1 Front Panel Audio Connector JAUD1TPM Module connector JTPM1 Parallel Port Header JLPT1Jumper Clear Cmos Jumper JBAT1PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Slot SlotsPcie Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Slot PCI Interrupt Request RoutingPage Bios Setup Entering Setup Press DEL to enter SetupGeneral Help F1 Control KeysGetting Help Main Menu Chapter Standard Cmos Features System doesn’t stop for any detected error Advanced Bios Features TCG/TPM Support Integrated Peripherals EPP Power Management Setup Hhmmss Monitor Green Power Bios Setting Password Cell Menu Page Chapter MEMORY-Z MS-7636 Dram Timing Mode Page MS-7636 Boot FlashChapter Page Overclocking Profile Load Fail -Safe/ Optimized Defaults Realtek Audio Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation for WindowsSoftware Configuration Software panel overviewAuto popup dialog