MSI 865pe Neo2 P Manual

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Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. 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.  Also, it 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.
Hardware Setup 

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MS-6728 ATX Mainboard
BI OSBATT
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Quick Components Guide
DDR DIMMs, p.2-7
CPU, p.2-3
Back Panel
I/O, p.2-10
FDD1, p.2-15
NBFAN1,p.2-15
JUSB1, JUSB2,
p.2-21
JAUD1, p.2-20
JFP1, p.2-16 AGP Slot,
p.2-23
PCI Slots,
p.2-23
IDE1, IDE2,
p.2-17
JIR1, p.2-20 SATA1, SATA2,
p.2-18ATX1, p.2-9
JBAT1, p.2-22
CPUFAN1, p.2-15
JCD1, p.2-21
JCI1, p.2-21
JDB1, p.2-19
JFP2, p.2-16SFAN2, p.2-15
JPW1,
p.2-9
SFAN1, p.2-15 

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Hardware Setup
Memory 
FSB DDR266 DDR333 DDR400 DDR433 DDR466 DDR500 DDR533 
FSB400  OK  N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 
FSB533  OK  OK  N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 
FSB800 OK OK OK OK * OK * OK * OK* 
 
Central Processing Unit: CPU
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
  IfCPU Clock =100MHz
Core/Bus ratio = 20
  then
CPU core speed =Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
= 100MHz  x  20
= 2.0 GHz The mainboard supports Intel
® Pentium® 4 Northwood/Prescott proces-
sor in the 478 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket...

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MS-6728 ATX Mainboard
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478
1.Please turn off the power and
unplug the power cord before
installing the CPU.
2.Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket.  Make sure
to raise the lever up to a 90-
degree angle.
3. Look for the gold arrow. The
gold arrow should point to-
wards the lever pivot. The
CPU can only fit in the correct
orientation.
4. If the CPU is correctly
installed, the pins should be
completely embedded into the
socket and can not be seen.
Please...

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Hardware Setup
Installing the CPU Fan
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher
performance, thermal management becomes increasingly important. To dissi-
pate heat, you need to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the
CPU. Follow the instructions below to install the Heatsink/Fan:
2.Position the heatsink onto the reten-
tion mechanism.1.Locate the CPU and its retention
mechanism on the mainboard.
3.Mount the fan on top of the heatsink.
Press down the fan until its four...

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MS-6728 ATX Mainboard
5.
Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connec-
tor on the board.
fan power cable
NOTES 

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Hardware Setup
Memory
DDR DIMM Slots
(DIMM 1~4, from left to right)
Channel A: DIMM1 & DIMM2 (green)
Channel B: DIMM3 & DIMM4 (purple)
The mainboard provides 4 slots for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM with 8
memory banks. You can install DDR266 / DDR333 / DDR400 / DDR433 / DDR466
/ DDR500 / DDR533 SDRAM modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DIMM 1~4).
To operate properly, at least one DIMM module must be installed. Please note
that DDR433 / DDR466 / DDR500 / DDR533 are for overclocking spec.  (For
the list of...

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MS-6728 ATX Mainboard
Installing DDR Modules
1.The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module.  The module
will only fit in the right orientation.
2.Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then
push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted
in the socket.
3.The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
MSI Reminds You...
You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly
 inserted in the socket....

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Hardware Setup
Power Supply
The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system.  Before
inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components
are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1
This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply.  To
connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is
inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned.  Then push down
the power supply...

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MS-6728 ATX Mainboard
Mouse Connector
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse mini DIN connector for
attaching a PS/2® mouse.  You can plug a PS/2® mouse directly into this
connector.  The connector location and pin assignments are as follows:
The back panel provides the following connectors:
Back Panel
PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female)
213
45 6
PIN SIGNALDESCRIPTION
1 Mouse DATA Mouse DATA
2 N C No connection
3 GND Ground
4 VCC +5V
5 Mouse Clock Mouse clock
6 N C No connection
 Pin Definition...