MSI 945gm2 H Manual

2-5 Hardware Setup5.The CPU has a plastic cap on it to
protect the contact from damage.
Before you have installed the CPU,
always cover it to protect the socket
pin.6.Remove the cap from lever hinge side
(as the arrow shows). The pins of
socket reveal.7.Lift the load lever up and open the
load plate.8.Correctly align the triangle of CPU Clip
with the CPU chamfer, and the square
on the CPU Clip to the hook of the
socket.9.Use your thumb and the middle fin-
gers to push the clips to release the
CPU, then...

2-6MS-7210 Micro-ATX MainboardMSI Reminds You...
1.Check the information in PC Health Status of H/W Monitor in BIOS
(Chapter 3) for the CPU temperature.
2. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin
with the plastic cap covered (shown in Figure 1) to avoid damaging.
3. Please note that the mating/unmating durability of the CPU is 20 cycles.
Therefore we suggest you do not plug/unplug the CPU too often.12.  Press down the load lever lightly
onto the load plate, and then secure
the...

2-7 Hardware SetupMemoryThe 945GM2 series provides 4 slots for 240-pin DDR2 DIMM, which supports
the memory size up to 4GB. And the 945PLM2 series provides 2 slots for 240-pin
DDR2 DIMM, which supports the memory size up to 2GB.
Since DDR2 modules are not interchangeable with DDR1 and the DDR2 stand-
ard is not backward compatible, you should always install DDR2 memory module in
the DDR2 slot. Otherwise, you are not able to boot up your system and your mainboard
might be damaged.
For the updated...

2-8MS-7210 Micro-ATX Mainboard
Installing DDR2 Modules
1.The DDR2 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.VoltNotchMSI Reminds You...
You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly in-
serted in the...

2-9 Hardware SetupPower 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.
PINSIGNAL
13+3.3V
14-12V
15GND
16PS-ON#
17GND
18GND
19GND
20Res
21+5V
22+5V
23+5V
24GNDPINSIGNAL
 1+3.3V
 2+3.3V
 3GND
 4+5V
 5GND
 6+5V
 7GND
 8PWR OK
 95VSB
10+12V
11+12V
12+3.3V Pin Definition ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1
This connector allows you to connect an...

2-10 MS-7210 Micro-ATX Mainboard
The back panel provides the following connectors:
Back Panel Mouse/Keyboard Connector
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 ®
 mouse/keyboard mini DIN connector
for attaching a PS/2 ®
 mouse/keyboard. You can plug a PS/2 ®
 mouse/keyboard directly
into this connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows:
PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard (6-pin Female) 2
13
4 5
6 PIN
SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 Mouse/Keyboard  Data Mouse/Keyboard  data
2 NC No connection
3 GND Ground...

2-11 Hardware SetupUSB Connectors
The mainboard provides an OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) Universal
Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or other USB-
compatible devices.  You can plug the USB device directly into the connector.
USB Ports1     2     3     4
5     6     7     8PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1VCC+5V
2-Data 0Negative Data Channel 0
3+Data0Positive Data Channel 0
4GNDGround
5VCC+5V
6-Data 1Negative Data Channel 1
7+Data 1Positive Data Channel 1
8GNDGroundUSB Port...

2-12MS-7210 Micro-ATX Mainboard
LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The mainboard provides 1 standard RJ-45 jack for connection to single Local
Area Network (LAN). This LAN enables data to be transferred at 1000Mbps (for
8110S only), 100Mbps or 10Mbps. You can connect a network cable to it.
Audio Port Connectors
The left 3 audio jacks are for 2-channel mode for stereo speaker output: Line
Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for external CD
player, Tape player, or other audio devices. Mic is a...

2-13 Hardware SetupParallel Port Connector: LPT1
The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT.  A parallel
port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Ex-
tended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.131
14
25
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1STROBEStrobe
2DATA0Data0
3DATA1Data1
4DATA2Data2
5DATA3Data3
6DATA4Data4
7DATA5Data5
8DATA6Data6
9DATA7Data7
10ACK#Acknowledge
11BUSYBusy
12PEPaper End
13SELECTSelect
14AUTO FEED#Automatic Feed
15ERR#Error...

2-14MS-7210 Micro-ATX MainboardThe mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, LAN,
and USB Ports.
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1
The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports
360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types.Connectors
FDD1
(black)Fan Power Connectors: CPU_F2/ SYS_F1
The CPU_F2 (processor fan) and SYS_F1 support system cooling fan with
+12V. It supports four/three-pin head connector. When connecting the wire to the
connectors,...