User manual MSI MS-6785

[. . . ] Main Memory Supports four memory banks using two 184-pin DDR DIMMs. Supports up to 2GB PC3200/2700/2100DDR SDRAMs. Slots One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot - Supports AGP 3. 0 4x/8x. - The second PCI slot in BLUE supports 2 master devices. [. . . ] If the CPU is correctly installed, the pins should be completely embedded into the socket and can not be seen. Please note that any violation of the correct installation procedures may cause permanent damages to your mainboard. Press the CPU down firmly into the socket and close the lever. As the CPU is likely to move while the lever is being closed, always close the lever with your fingers pressing tightly on top of the CPU to make sure the CPU is properly and completely embedded into the socket. Sliding Plate Open Lever 90 degree Gold arrow Correct CPU placement Gold arrow O Gold arrow Incorrect CPU placement X Press down the CPU Close Lever 2-4 Hardware Setup Installing the CPU Fan As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly important. To dissipate heat, you need to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the CPU. Follow the instructions below to install the Heatsink/Fan: 1. Locate the CPU and its retention mechanism on the motherboard. Position the heatsink onto the retention mechanism. 3. Press down the fan until its four clips get wedged in the holes of the retention mechanism. 4. Press the two levers down to fasten the fan. Each lever can be pressed down in only ONE direction. levers 2-5 MS-6785 M-ATX Mainboard 5. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector on the board. fan power cable NOTES 2-6 Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up to 2GB. You can install PC2700/DDR333, PC2100/DDR266 or PC1600/ DDR200 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DIMM 1~2). DDR DIMM Slots (DIMM 1~2) Introduction to DDR SDRAM DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM, but doubles the rate by transferring data twice per cycle. It uses 2. 5 volts as opposed to 3. 3 volts used in SDR SDRAM, and requires 184-pin DIMM modules rather than 168-pin DIMM modules used by SDR SDRAM. High memory bandwidth makes DDR an ideal solution for high performance PC, workstations and servers. 2-7 MS-6785 M-ATX Mainboard DIMM Module Combination Install 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 doublesided modules to meet your own needs. Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows: Slot DIMM 1 (Bank 0 & 1) DIMM 2 (Bank 2 & 3) Memory Module S/D S/D Total Memory 64MB~1GB 64MB~1GB 64MB~2GB D: Double Side Maximum System Memory Supported S: Single Side 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. 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. [. . . ] You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will damage the mainboard. 2-25 MS-6785 M-ATX Mainboard Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and three 32-bit Master PCI bus slots. AGP Slot PCI Slots AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the graphics controller to directly access main memory. [. . . ]