MSI MS-7222

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Getting Started...............................................................................1-1
Mainboard Specifications...............................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout...........................................................................................1-4
Packing Contents............................................................................................1-5
MSI Special Feature........................................................................................1-6
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup..............................................................................2-1
Quick Components Guide...............................................................................2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU.........................................................................2-3
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU..................................................................2-3
CPU & Cooler Installation.........................................................................2-4
Memory...........................................................................................................2-7
Introduction to DDR2 SDRAM..................................................................2-7
Installing DDR2 Modules..........................................................................2-7
Power Supply.................................................................................................2-8
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: CONN1...................................................2-8
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW2.........................................................2-8
Back Panel......................................................................................................2-9
Mouse/Keyboard Connector...................................................................2-9
VGA Connector.......................................................................................2-9
Serial Port Connector............................................................................2-10
LAN (RJ-45) Jack (optional).................................................................2-10
USB Connectors....................................................................................2-10
Audio Port Connectors..........................................................................2-11
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1...............................................................2-12
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1......................................................2-13
Fan Power Connectors: CPU_FAN1/ SYS_FAN1.................................2-13
Connectors...................................................................................................2-13
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1, IDE2.........................................................2-14
Serial Port Header: COM2............................................................................2-14
Serial ATA: SATA1,SATA2.....................................................................2-15
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1..............................................................2-16
CD-In, AUX_In Connector: CD_IN1........................................................2-16
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUDIO1................................................2-17
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2..............................................2-18
IEEE 1394 Connectors (optional): 1394_J2/ 1394_J3...........................2-19
Jumpers........................................................................................................2-20
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT2.................................................................2-20