MSI 865GM3 User Manual

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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