MSI K8mm3v Manual

2-5 Hardware SetupInstalling AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set
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.  If you do not have the
heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before
turning on the computer.
4.Fasten down the lever.
5.Make sure the safety hook
completely clasps the fixed
bolt of the retention
mechanism. 2.Press down the other end of the
clip to fasten the cooling set on
the top...

2-6MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardThe mainboard provides two slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line
Memory Module) modules and supports up to 2GB memory size. You can install
PC3200/DDR400, PC2700/DDR333 & PC2100/DDR266 modules on the DDR DIMM slots
(DDR 1~2).
For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/
program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.Memory
DDR DIMM Slots
(DIMM1~2)Introduction to DDR SDRAM
DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to...

2-7 Hardware SetupInstall at least one DIMM module on the slots.  Memory modules can be installed on the
slots in any order.  You can install either single- or double-sided modules to meet your
own needs.
Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows: DDR DIMM Module Combination
S: Single SideD: Double Side Slot Memory Module Total Memory DIMM 1  
(Bank 0 & 1) S/D 64MB~1GB DIMM 2  
(Bank 2 & 3) S/D 64MB~1GB Maximum System Memory Supported 64MB~2GB Installing DDR Modules
1.The DDR DIMM has...

2-8MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardPower 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...

2-9 Hardware SetupView of the Back Panel
The back panel provides the following connectors:Back PanelMouseParallel
USB Ports
COM 1USB Ports Keyboard
L-out      LAN (optional)
1394
PortL-in
MIC VGA Port
Serial Port: COM1
The mainboard provides one 9-pin mail DIN connector as serial port COM1. The serial
port is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs.
You can attach a serial mouse or other serial device directly to it.
     COM11    2    3    4    5
6    7    8...

2-10MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardVGA Connector
The mainboard provides a DB 15-pin female connector to connect a VGA monitor. VGA Connector
(DB 15-pin)1
5
11
15 Mouse Connector
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2®
 mouse mini DIN connector for attaching a
PS/2®
 mouse. You can plug a PS/2®
 mouse directly into this connector. The connector
location and pin assignments are as follows.
Keyboard Connector
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2®
 keyboard mini DIN connector for attaching
a PS/2®
 keyboard....

2-11 Hardware SetupRJ-45 LAN Jack
The mainboard provides one standard RJ-45 jack for connection to Local Area Net-
work (LAN). You can connect a network cable to the LAN jack.
RJ-45 LAN JackLink Indicator
8         1Activity Indicator USB Ports
The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial
Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or other USB-compat-
ible devices. You can plug USB devices directly into the ports.
Pin Definition
USB Ports1    2    3...

2-12MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardIEEE 1394 Port (Optional)
The back panel provides one standard IEEE 1394 port. The IEEE1394 high-speed
serial bus complements USB by providing enhanced PC connectivity for a wide range
of devices, including consumer electronics audio/video (A/V) appliances, storage
peripherals, other PCs, and portable devices.IEEE1394 Port
Audio Port Connectors
Line Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for external
CD player, Tape player, or other audio devices....

2-13 Hardware SetupParallel Port
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 Extended
Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.131
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25
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
 1STROBEStrobe
 2DATA0Data0
 3DATA1Data1
 4DATA2Data2
 5DATA3Data3
 6DATA4Data4
 7DATA5Data5
 8DATA6Data6
 9DATA7Data7
10ACK#Acknowledge
11BUSYBusy
12PEPaper End
13SELECTSelect
14AUTO FEED#Automatic Feed
15ERR#Error
16INIT#Initialize...

2-14MS-7181 Micro-ATX MainboardThe mainboard provides connectors to connect FDD, IDE HDD, front panel of the
system case, audio ports, USB Ports, and CPU/System FANs.
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1
The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360KB,
720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB floppy disk types.Connectors
FDD1Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SFAN1
The CPUFAN1 (processor fan) and SFAN1 (system fan) support system cooling fan
with +12V. It supports 3-pin head connector....