MSI K8MM3 Series

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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement..........................................................ii
Copyright Notice..............................................................................................................iii
Revision History..............................................................................................................iii
Technical Support..........................................................................................................iv
Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................iv
WEEE Statement........................................................................................................v
Chapter 1. Getting Started....................................................................................1-1
Mainboard Specifications...................................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-4
Packing Contents.................................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup..................................................................................2-1
Quick Components Guide...................................................................................2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU.............................................................................2-3
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix...................................................2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 754.............................................2-4
Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set....................................................2-5
Memory.................................................................................................................2-6
Introduction to DDR SDRAM.......................................................................2-6
DDR DIMM Module Combination..................................................................2-7
Installing DDR Modules................................................................................2-7
Power Supply......................................................................................................2-8
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1........................................................2-8
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1............................................................2-8
Back Panel...........................................................................................................2-9
View of the Back Panel..............................................................................2-9
Serial Port: COM1........................................................................................2-9
Mouse Connector......................................................................................2-10
Keyboard Connector.................................................................................2-10
VGA Connector.........................................................................................2-10
USB Ports....................................................................................................2-11
RJ-45 LAN Jack..........................................................................................2-11
IEEE 1394 Port............................................................................................2-12
Audio Port Connectors..............................................................................2-12
Parallel Port................................................................................................2-13
Connectors........................................................................................................2-14
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1........................................................2-14