MSI K8n Sli H Manual

2-7 Hardware SetupDIMM Module Combination
Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Each DIMM slot supports up to a
maximum size of 1GB. Users can install either single- or double-sided modules to
meet their own needs. Please note that each DIMM can work respectively for
single-channel DDR, but there are some rules while using dual-channel
DDR (Please refer to the suggested DDR population table below). Users may install
memory modules of different type and density on different-channel DDR DIMMs....

2-8 MS-7100 ATX MainboardMSI Reminds You...
-Dual-channel DDR works ONLY in the 3 combinations listed in
the table shown in the previous page.
-Please select the identical memory modules to install on the dual
channel, and DO NOT install three memory modules on three
DIMMs, or it may cause some failure.
-Always insert the memory modules into the GREEN slots first, and
it is strongly recommended not to insert the memory modules into
the PURPLE slots while the GREEN slots are left empty.
-This mainboard DO...

2-9 Hardware SetupInstalling 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.VoltNotchMSI Reminds You...
You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly in-
serted in the socket. 

2-10 MS-7100 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.
PINSIGNAL
13+3.3V
14-12V
15GND
16PS-ON#
17GND
18GND
19GND
20-5V
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
12NC Pin Definition ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: JPWR1
This connector allows you to...

2-11 Hardware SetupImportant Notification about Power Issue
NForce chipset is very sensitive to ESD (Electrostatic Discharge), therefore
this issue mostly happens while the users intensively swap memory modules under
S5 (power-off) states, and the power code is plugged while installing modules. Due
to several pins are very sensitive to ESD, so this kind of memory-replacement actions
might cause system chipset unable to boot. Please follow the following solution to
avoid this situation.
Unplug the AC...

2-12 MS-7100 ATX MainboardThe back panel provides the following connectors:Back PanelMouse Connector (Green) / Keyboard Connector (Purple)
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)213
45 6PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1Mouse/Keyboard  DataMouse/Keyboard  data
2NCNo connection...

2-13 Hardware SetupUSB Connectors
The mainboard provides two OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) Universal
Serial Bus roots 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...

2-14 MS-7100 ATX Mainboard
LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The mainboard provides 1 (or 2 for K8N Neo4 Platinum/SLI) standard RJ-45
jack(s) 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.
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...

2-15 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...

2-16 MS-7100 ATX MainboardThe 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
FDD1Fan Power Connectors: C_FAN1 / S_FAN1 / S_FAN2 / NB_FAN1
The C_FAN1 (processor fan), S_FAN1 (system fan 1), S_FAN2 (system fan 2)
and NB_FAN1 (NorthBridge Chipset fan) support system cooling...