MSI 865GM3 manual Contents

CONTENTS

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement	iii
Copyright Notice	iii
Revision History	iii
Technical Support	iii
Safety Instructions	iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started	1-1
Mainboard Specifications	1-2
Mainboard Layout	1-4
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup	2-1
Quick Components Guide	2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU	2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure	2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478	2-4
Installing the CPU Fan	2-5
Memory	2-7
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix	2-7
DDR Population Rules	2-7
Installing DDR Modules	2-8
Power Supply	2-9
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1	2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1	2-9
Back Panel	2-10
Mouse/Keyboard Connector	2-11
Serial Port Connectors: COMA & JCOM1	2-11
VGA Connector (for 865GM3 Series only)	2-11
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1	2-13
LAN Jack: 10/100Mbps LAN (for 865PEM2 Series) or Gigabit LAN
(for 865GM3 Series)	2-13
IEEE1394 Port (Optional for 865PEM2 Series only)	2-14

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