MSI 865PE NEO2-LS - Motherboard - ATX User Manual

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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......................................... iii
Copyright Notice .......................................................................................... iii
Revision History ........................................................................................... iii
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... v
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specifications .................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-5
Super Pack .....................................................................................1-5
Core Center.................................................................................... 1-6
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ ............................................................ 1-8
Live Monitor™ ..............................................................................1-9
D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) ............................................................. 1-10
S-Bracket (Optional) .................................................................... 1-12
CPU Thermal Protection .............................................................. 1-12
Round Cable (Optional)............................................................... 1-13
Color Management ...................................................................... 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
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 NEO2-LS - Motherboard - ATX Specifications

General

Form Factor	ATX
Chipset	Intel 865PE
Socket	Socket 478
Memory Type	DDR SDRAM
Maximum RAM	4 GB
Supported RAM Speed	DDR 400/333/266
Expansion Slots	1 x AGP 8X, 5 x PCI
Integrated LAN	Yes
LAN Controller	Realtek RTL8100C
Audio Codec	Realtek ALC655
Audio Output	6-channel
Compatible Processors	Intel Pentium 4, Celeron
Memory Slots	4 x DIMM
Storage Interfaces	2 x ATA100, 2 x SATA 1.5Gb/s
LAN Ports	1 x RJ-45
USB Ports	8 x USB 2.0