MSI 845G Max - default chapter; Table of Contents

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specification ...................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 1-6
MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-7
Fuzzy Logic™ 4 ............................................................................. 1-7
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ ............................................................ 1-8
Live Monitor™ ..............................................................................1-9
D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) ............................................................. 1-10
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ....................................................................... 2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-2
CPU Installation Procedures ......................................................... 2-2
Installing the CPU Fan .................................................................. 2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-4
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-5
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................... 2-5
DIMM Module Combination......................................................... 2-6
Installing DIMM Modules ............................................................2-6
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-7
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: PWR1 ........................................... 2-7
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ................................................ 2-7
Back Panel ............................................................................................2-8
Mouse Connector ......................................................................... 2-8
Keyboard Connector ..................................................................... 2-9
USB Connectors ............................................................................ 2-9
Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B.................................. 2-10
VGA DB 15-Pin Connector .......................................................... 2-10
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1...................................................... 2-11
LAN (RJ-45) Jack (845G Max-L only) ........................................... 2-12