MSI G31m3f User Manual

2-7 Hardware SetupMemoryDDR2
240-pin, 1.8V
Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules
In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two
data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system
performance. Please refer to the following illustrations for population rules under
Dual-Channel mode.64x2=128  pin56x2=112  pin These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules.
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2-8 Installing Memory Modules
1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right
orientation.
2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the
golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot.
3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.Important
You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted
in the DIMM slot.Important
-DDR2 memory...

2-9 Hardware SetupPower Supply
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 Definitionpin 12pin 13 ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1
This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply.
To connect the ATX 24-pin 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...

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2-10Back Panel
Keyboard
USB PortsMic L-OutL-In
MouseLANRS-Out
SS-Out CS-Out 1394
Port
(optional)
VGA Port Serial PortParallel Port Mouse/Keyboard
The standard PS/2®
 mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2®
 mouse/keyboard. Parallel Port
A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)
and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. Serial Port
The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16
bytes FIFOs. You...

2-11 Hardware Setup Audio Ports (Type A)
These audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the color
of the audio jacks for different audio sound effects.  Line-In (Blue) - Line In is used for external CD player, tapeplayer or other
audio devices.  Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones.  Mic (Pink) - Mic, is a connector for microphones.  RS-Out (Black) - Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.  CS-Out (Orange) - Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/...

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2-12Connectors
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1
This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive.
FDD1IDE Connector: IDE1
This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices.
IDE1Important
If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the
drives separately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers. Refer to IDE
device’s documentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting...

2-13 Hardware Setup
Serial ATA Connector: SATA1 ~ SATA4
This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect
to one Serial ATA device.
SATA3 SATA4
SATA2SATA1Important
Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise,
data loss may occur during transmission.supported by ICH7/ICH7R(optional)7528v1.0CH2 Hardware Setup.p65  2008/2/1, 下午 04:3013 

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2-14 Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1
This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis is
opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record
this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you
must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1~2
The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting
the wire to the connectors, always note...

2-15 Hardware Setup
IEEE1394 Connector: J1394_1 (optional)
This connector allows you to connect the IEEE1394 device via an optional IEEE1394
bracket.
Pin Definition
PINSIGNALPINSIGNAL
1TPA+2TPA-
3Ground4Ground
5TPB+6TPB-
7Cable power8Cable power
9Key (no pin)10GroundJ1394_1
(optional)
IEEE1394 Bracket (Optional)S/PDIF Bracket (Optional) S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1
This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format)
interface for digital audio transmission.
JSPD1     1...

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2-16 CD-In Connector: CD_IN1
This connector is provided for external audio input.CD_IN1
GNDR
LPINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1HD_LED +Hard disk LED pull-up
2FP PWR/SLPMSG LED pull-up
3HD_LED -Hard disk active LED
4FP PWR/SLPMSG LED pull-up
5RST_SW -Reset Switch low reference pull-down to GND
6PWR_SW +Power Switch high reference pull-up
7RST_SW +Reset Switch high reference pull-up
8PWR_SW -Power Switch low reference pull-down to GND
9RSVD_DNUReserved. Do not use. JFP1 Pin DefinitionFront Panel...