Rear Panel
The back panel provides the following connectors:
Hardware Setup
This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as
how to setup the jumpers on the mainboard. It also provides the instructions on connecting the
peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc. While doing the installation, be careful in
holding the components and follow the installation procedures.
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports Intel
socket called LGA775. When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to
prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, contact your dealer to purchase and
install them before turning on the computer.
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit:
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and the system. Always make sure the cooling fan
can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
Overclocking
This mainboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your
components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any attempt to
operate beyond product specifications is not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages
or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications.
Memory Speed/ CPU FSB Support Matrix
Memory
DDRII 400
DDRII 533
®
Pentium 4/ Prescott processor. The mainboard uses a CPU
FSB
400MHz
OK
OK
533MHz
800MHz
OK
OK
OK
OK
5
1066 MHz
OK
OK