MSI K7n2 Delta 2 Manual

2-6 
MS-6570E ATX Mainboard
DIMM Module Combination Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. You can install either single- or
double-sided modules in any order to meet your own needs.
Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows: Memory
The mainboard provides 3 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-
Line Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up to 3GB. You can
install DDR266 / 333/400 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~3). Please note that the system will...

2-7
Hardware Setup
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 in-
serted in the socket.
VoltNotch 

2-8
 MS-6570E ATX Mainboard
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: JWR1
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...

2-9
Hardware Setup
The back panel provides the following connectors:
Back Panel
KeyboardCOM AUSB PortsMIC L-Out K7N2 Delta2 Series Type I
L-In MouseParallel
LAN SPDIF Out
(coaxial)VGA (Optional)
KeyboardCOM AUSB PortsL-In
L-Out
MIC
MouseParallel
LAN SPDIF Out
(coaxial)
VGA (Optional)
Rear Speaker-Out
Center/Subwoofer Speaker-Out
SPDIF-Out
K7N2 Delta2 Series Type II 

2-10
 MS-6570E ATX Mainboard
VGA Connector (Optional)
The mainboard provides a DB 15-pin female connector to connect a VGA
monitor.
 VGA Connector
(DB 15-pin)
1
5
11
15Pin Signal Description
  1 RED
  2 GREEN
  3 BLUE
  4 N/C
  5 GND
  6 GND
  7 GND
  8 GND
  9 +5V
 10 GND
 11 N/C
 12 SDA
 13 Horizontal Sync
 14 Vertical Sync
 15 SCL
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...

2-11
Hardware Setup
Serial Port Connector
The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connector as the serial port.  The port
is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs.  You
can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connector.
PIN SIGNALDESCRIPTION
1 D C D Data Carry Detect
2 SIN Serial In or Receive Data
3 SOUTSerial Out or Transmit Data
4 D T R Data Terminal Ready)
5 GND Ground
6 DSR Data Set Ready
7 RTS Request To Send
8 CTS Clear To Send
9 RI...

2-12
 MS-6570E ATX Mainboard
LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The mainboard provides 1 standard RJ-45 jack for connection to single Local
Area Network (LAN). This Giga-bit LAN enables data to be transferred at 1000, 100
or 10Mbps. You can connect a network cable to either LAN jack.
Giga-bit LAN Pin Definition
PIN SIGNALDESCRIPTION
1 D0P Differential Pair 0+
2 D0N Differential Pair 0-
3 D1P Differential Pair 1+
4 D2P Differential Pair 2+
5 D2N Differential Pair 2-
6 D1N Differential Pair 1-
7 D3P Differential Pair 3+
8...

2-13
Hardware Setup
MSI Reminds You...
For advanced audio application, Realtek ALC655 audio chip is pro-
vided to offer support for 6-channel audio operation and can turn
rear audio connectors from 2-channel to 4-/6-channel audio.
Audio Port Connectors (Optional)
This mainboard may provide two different combinations of Audio Port
Connectors: TYPE I and TYPE II.  Find the correct type according to the mainboard you
have with you.
Both TYPE I and TYPE II integrate three audio jacks for 2-channel mode...

2-14
 MS-6570E ATX Mainboard
Parallel 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.
13 1
14
25
PIN SIGNALDESCRIPTION
1 STROBEStrobe
2 DATA0 Data0
3 DATA1 Data1
4 DATA2 Data2
5 DATA3 Data3
6 DATA4 Data4
7 DATA5 Data5
8 DATA6 Data6
9 DATA7 Data7
10 ACK#Acknowledge
11 BUSYBusy
12 PE Paper End
13 SELECT Select
14 AUTO...

2-15
Hardware Setup
The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, LAN,
USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System FAN.
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
Fan Power Connectors: CPU_FAN1/S_FAN1/S_FAN2/NB_FAN1
The CPU_FAN1 (processor fan), S_FAN1 (system fan 1), S_FAN2 (system fan
2) and NB_FAN1 (NorthBridge Chipset fan) support system cooling fan...