MSI MS-6380 - Manual (Page 5)

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Introduction ............................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specification ...................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 1-5
Key Features ........................................................................................ 1-6
MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-7
PC Alert™ III (Optional) ................................................................ 1-7
Fuzzy Logic™ III (Optional) .......................................................... 1-9
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ...................................................................... 2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-2
CPU Installation Procedures ......................................................... 2-2
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-4
CPU Clock Selection Jumper: SW1 ................................................ 2-4
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-6
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................... 2-6
DIMM Modules Combination ....................................................... 2-7
Installing DIMM Modules ............................................................ 2-7
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-8
ATX 20-Pin Power Supply ............................................................. 2-8
Back Panel ............................................................................................ 2-9
Mouse Connector ......................................................................... 2-9
Keyboard Connector ................................................................... 2-10
USB Connectors .......................................................................... 2-10
Parallel Port Connector ................................................................ 2-11
Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B .................................. 2-12
Joystick/Midi Connectors ........................................................... 2-12
Audio Port Connectors ............................................................... 2-12
Connectors ......................................................................................... 2-13
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................... 2-13