MSI 865pe Neo2 V Manual

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Color Management
MSI has an unified color management rule for some connectors on the
mainboards, which helps you to install the memory modules, expansion cards
and other peripherals devices more easily and conveniently.
h Dual Memory DDR DIMMs: Channel A in light green, Channel B
     purple
h Intel spec IDE ATA66/100 connector: 1st IDE in blue, 2nd IDE in
    white
h IDE ATA133 connector: yellow
h Serial ATA150 connector: orange
h AGP 8X slot: red
h 1394 conncetor: dark...

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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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Quick Components Guide
DDR DIMMs, p.2-7
CPU, p.2-3
Back Panel
I/O, p.2-10
FDD1, p.2-16
NBFAN1, p.2-17
IDE3, p.2-20
JUSB1, JUSB2,
p.2-28
J1394_1, J1394_2,
J1394_3, p.2-24JAUD1, p.2-27
JFP1, p.2-26 AGP Slot, p.2-33
PCI Slots, p.2-33
IDE1, IDE2, p.2-18
JIR1, p.2-30
JSP1, p.2-22SATA1, SATA2,
p.2-19ATX1, p.2-9
JBAT1, p.2-31
CPUFAN1, p.2-17
JCD1, p.2-22
JCI1, p.2-30
JDB1, p.2-29
SATA3, SATA4,
p.2-20
JFP2, p.2-26
SFAN1, p.2-17JS1, p.2-32
JPW1, p.2-9 

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Central Processing Unit: CPU
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
  IfCPU Clock = 100MHz
Core/Bus ratio = 16
  then
CPU core speed =Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
= 100MHz  x  16
= 1.6 GHz The mainboard supports Intel
® Pentium® 4 Northwood/Prescott processor
in the 478 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 for
easy CPU installation. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU
has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating.  I f
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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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Installing the CPU Fan
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance,
thermal management becomes increasingly important. To dissipate 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 motherboard.
3.Mount the fan on top of the heatsink.
Press down the fan until its four...

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5.
Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector
on the board.
fan power cable
NOTES 

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Memory
DDR DIMM Slots
(DDR 1~4, from left to right)
Channel A: DIMM1 & DIMM2
Channel B: DIMM3 & DIMM4
The mainboard provides 4 slots for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM with 8
memory banks. You can install DDR266/DDR333/DDR400 SDRAM modules on
the DDR DIMM slots (DIMM 1~4). To operate properly, at least one DIMM
module must be installed.
Introduction to DDR SDRAM
DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM,
but doubles the rate by transferring data twice per cycle. It...

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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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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...