MSI G31m3f User Manual

MS-7528 Mainboard
1-2Mainboard SpecificationsProcessor Support
- Intel®
 Core™2 Duo/ Core™2 Quad/Pentium Dual-Core E2XXX and
  Celeron 400 LGA775 processors in LGA775 package.
- Supports 4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control.
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform)
Supported FSB
- 800/1066/1333 MHz
Chipset
- North Bridge: Intel®
 G31 chipset
- South Bridge: Intel®
 ICH7/ ICH7R(optional) chipset
Memory Support
- DDR2 667/800 SDRAM (4GB...

1-3 Getting StartedFloppy
- 1 floppy port
- Supports 1 FDD with 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB
Connectors
Back panel
- 1 PS/2 mouse port
- 1 PS/2 keyboard port
- 1 serial port (COM1)
- 1 VGA  port
- 1 parallel port supporting SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 4 USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 RJ-45 LAN Jack
- 1 1394 port (optional)
- 6 flexible audio jacks/ 3 flexible audio jacks (optional)
On-Board  Pinheaders/ Connectors
- 2 USB 2.0 pinheaders
- 1 CD-in pinheader
- 1 SPDIF-Out pinheader
- 1 IEEE 1394 pinheader (optional)
-...

MS-7528 Mainboard
1-4G31M3 Series
(MS-7528 v1.X) Micro-ATX MainboardMainboard LayoutBATT+IntelG31IntelICH7/ICH7R (optional) Top : mouse 
Bottom:keyboard
Parallel port
Bottom: 
COM portA
VGA port
Top: LAN Jack
Bottom: USB ports 
T:Line-In
M:Line-Out
B:Mic
T:RS-Out (optional) 
M:CS-Out  (optional) 
B:SS-Out  (optional)  T:  1394 port 
B: USB ports(optional) 
PCI 1
PCI 2PCI _E2
PCI _E1
IDE1
FDD 1J1394_1(optional)  JMicron 381
(optional)
JTPM1(optional)
JCI1
JPW1
SYSFAN1
JSPD1
JUSB1
JUSB2 JBAT1
JFP1JFP2...

1-5 Getting StartedPacking Checklist
* The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the
product you purchased.Power CableSATA Cable
MSI motherboardMSI Driver/Utility CDBack IO ShieldStandard Cable for
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2-1 Hardware SetupHardware Setup Chapter 2
This chapter provides you with the information about
hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation,
be careful in holding the components and follow the
installation procedures. For some components, if you
install in the wrong orientation, the components will not
work properly.
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer
components. Static electricity may damage the
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MS-7528 Mainboard
2-2Quick Components GuideBATT+SYSFAN1,
p.2-14JTPM1,
p.2-17
JPW1,
p.2-9CPU,
p.2-3JSPD1,
p.2-15
CPUFAN1,
p.2-14
DIMM Slots,
p.2-7
ATX1,
p.2-9
IDE1,
p.2-12
SYSFAN2,
p.2-14
JFP2,
p.2-16
SATA1~4,
p.2-13
JFP1,
p.2-16
JUSB1~2,
p.2-18
JBAT1,
p.2-19 J1394_1,
p.2-15 FDD1,
p.2-12 JCOM1,
p.2-18
JAUD1,
p.2-17 CD_IN1,
p.2-16 PCI,
p.2-20 JCI1,
p.2-14PCIE,
p.2-20 Back Panel,
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2-3 Hardware SetupCPU (Central Processing Unit)
When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent
overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning
on the computer.
For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?
func=cpuformIntroduction to LGA 775 CPU
The surface of LGA 775 CPU.
Remember to apply some ther-
mal paste on it for better heat
dispersion.
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicatorThe pin-pad side of...

MS-7528 Mainboard
2-4Important
1.Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system.
2. Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging.
3. The availability of the CPU land side cover depends on your CPU packing.2.Remove the cap from lever hinge
side (as the arrow shows). 1.The CPU socket has a plastic cap on
it to protect the contact from damage.
Before you install the CPU, always
cover it to protect the socket pin.
3.The pins of socket reveal. CPU & Cooler Installation
When...

2-5 Hardware Setup
6.After confirming the CPU direction
for correct mating, put down the
CPU in the socket housing frame.
Be sure to grasp on the edge of
the CPU base. Note that the align-
ment  keys are matched.
8.Cover the load plate onto the
package.7.Visually inspect if the CPU is
seated well into the socket. If not,
take out the CPU with pure vertical
motion and reinstall.alignment
key 5.Lift the load lever up and open the
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MS-7528 Mainboard
2-610. Align the holes on the mainboard
with the heatsink. Push down the
cooler until its four clips get
wedged into the holes of the
mainboard.
12.Turn over the mainboard to con-
firm that the clip-ends are cor-
rectly inserted. 11.Press the four hooks down to fas-
ten the cooler. Then rotate the lock-
ing switch (refer to the correct di-
rection marked on it) to lock the
hooks.9.Press down the load lever lightly
onto the load plate, and then se-
cure the lever with the hook under...