MSI 865PE/G Neo2-P MS-6728 User Manual

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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ...........................................ii
Copyright Notice .......................................................................................... iii
Revision History ........................................................................................... iii
Safety Instructions .......................................................................................iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specifications .................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-5
Super Pack (Optional)....................................................................1-5
CoreCenter ....................................................................................1-6
CoreCell™ .....................................................................................1-8
Color Management ........................................................................1-9
D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) ............................................................. 1-10
Live Monitor™ ............................................................................ 1-12
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ .......................................................... 1-13
Round Cable (Optional)............................................................... 1-14
CPU Thermal Protection .............................................................. 1-14
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ....................................................................... 2-1
Quick Components Guide ....................................................................2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU ..............................................................2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-3
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix ..................................... 2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 ..................................2-5
Installing the CPU Fan .................................................................. 2-5
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................... 2-7
DDR Population Rules ..................................................................2-7
Installing DDR Modules ...............................................................2-8
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 ............................................ 2-9

MSI 865PE/G Neo2-P MS-6728 Specifications

General

Brand	MSI
Model	865PE/G Neo2-P MS-6728
Category	Motherboard
Language	English