MSI 915G Combo 2 User manual

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G52-M7058X6
MS-7058 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard
915P/G Combo

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Manual Rev: 1.0
Release Date: May 2004
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
Micro-StarInternational
MS-7058
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation

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RevisionHistory
Revision Revision History Date
V1.0 First release for PCB 1.X May 2004
with Intel 915P/G & ICH6/ICH6R
V1.1 First release of multi-language June 2004
Version
V1.2 Add the description of the optional July 2004
IEEE 1394 connectors

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1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equip-
ment from overheating. Do not cover the openings.
6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V be-
fore connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical
shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service
personnel:
hThe power cord or plug is damaged.
hLiquid has penetrated into the equipment.
hThe equipment has been exposed to moisture.
hThe equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to
User’s Manual.
hThe equipment has dropped and damaged.
hThe equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
12. Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned, storage
temperature above 600 C (1400F), it may damage the equipment.
Safety Instructions
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively,
please try the following help resources for further guidance.
hVisit the MSI homepage & FAQ site for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver
updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://www.msi.
com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php
hContact our technical staff at: [email protected]

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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ....................................................... iii
Copyright Notice ........................................................................................................... iii
Revision History............................................................................................................ iii
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... iv
Technical Support ........................................................................................................ iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started...................................................................................1-1
Mainboard Specifications ................................................................................... 1-3
Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-4
Packing Contents................................................................................................. 1-5
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ................................................................................. 2-1
Quick Components Guide....................................................................................2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU.............................................................................. 2-3
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU .....................................................................2-3
CPU & Cooler Installation............................................................................ 2-4
Memory ................................................................................................................ 2-7
Introduction to DDR2 SDRAM.....................................................................2-7
Memory Module Population Rules .............................................................. 2-8
Installing DDR2 Modules .............................................................................2-8
Power Supply ....................................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 .........................................................2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1............................................................ 2-9
Back Panel ..........................................................................................................2-10
Mouse/Keyboard Connector....................................................................2-10
VGA Connector (Optional).......................................................................2-10
Serial Port Connector ............................................................................... 2-11
USB Connectors ....................................................................................... 2-11
LAN (RJ-45) Jack .....................................................................................2-12
Audio Port Connectors.............................................................................2-12
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ..................................................................2-13
Connectors .........................................................................................................2-14
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................................2-14
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN2/SYSFAN1/NBFAN1/PWRFAN1 .......2-14
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1, IDE2 & IDE3
(IDE 2 & IDE3 are optional) .............................................................2-15
Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors controlled by
Intel ICH6R: SATA1~SATA4 ...........................................................2-16

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CD-In Connector: JCD1 ............................................................................2-17
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2 .......................................................2-17
IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1, J1394_2, J1394_3 (Optional) ...........2-18
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD2 .....................................................2-18
IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 ..........................................................2-19
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2 ................................................2-19
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 .............................................2-20
D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JDB1..............................................................2-20
Jumpers .............................................................................................................2-21
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ....................................................................2-21
Slots ...................................................................................................................2-22
PCI Express Slots .....................................................................................2-22
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots......................................2-22
PCI Interrupt Request Routing..................................................................2-23
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup........................................................................................... 3-1
Entering Setup .....................................................................................................3-3
Selecting the First Boot Device .................................................................3-2
Control Keys ...............................................................................................3-3
Getting Help ................................................................................................3-3
Main Menu ...................................................................................................3-3
Default Settings ..........................................................................................3-3
The Main Menu.....................................................................................................3-4
Standard CMOS Features ...................................................................................3-6
Advanced BIOS Features ...................................................................................3-8
Advanced Chipset Features.............................................................................3-10
Integrated Peripherals ....................................................................................... 3-11
Power Management Features ..........................................................................3-14
PNP/PCIConfigurations .....................................................................................3-17
H/W Monitor .......................................................................................................3-19
CellMenu............................................................................................................3-21
BIOS Setting Password ....................................................................................3-25
Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults...................................................................3-26
Chapter 4. Introduction to DigiCell ....................................................................4-1
Main .....................................................................................................................4-2
Introduction ................................................................................................. 4-2
H/W Diagnostic .................................................................................................... 4-4
Communication.....................................................................................................4-5
Software Access Point....................................................................................... 4-6

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Terminology................................................................................................. 4-6
Access Point Mode ....................................................................................4-7
WLAN Card Mode ....................................................................................... 4-8
Live Update .......................................................................................................... 4-9
MEGASTICK ......................................................................................................4-10
Basic Function ..........................................................................................4-10
Non-Unicode programs supported ..........................................................4-12
Core Center (for Pentium 4 CPU)......................................................................4-14
Left-wing: Current system status ...........................................................4-15
Right-wing: PC hardware status during real time operation .................4-15
Audio Speaker Setting ......................................................................................4-16
Power on Agent........................................................................................4-18
Power On..................................................................................................4-18
Power Off / Restart..................................................................................4-19
Start With ..................................................................................................4-19
Auto Login.................................................................................................4-20
Chapter 5. Introdction to Intel ICH6R SATA RAID ............................................ 5-1
BIOS Configuration .............................................................................................. 5-2
Using the Intel RAID Option ROM ............................................................... 5-2
Installing Software .............................................................................................. 5-8
Install Driver in Windows XP / 2000 .......................................................... 5-8
Installation of Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition .......................... 5-9
RAID Migration Instructions...............................................................................5-14
Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk ..................................................5-15
Chapter 6. Introduction to VIA VT6410 IDE RAID............................................. 6-1
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 6-2
RAID 0 (Striping).........................................................................................6-2
RAID Basics................................................................................................6-2
RAID 1 (Mirroring)....................................................................................... 6-3
RAID 0+1 (Striping/Mirroring) .....................................................................6-3
JBOD (Spanning)........................................................................................ 6-3
BIOS Configuration .............................................................................................. 6-4
Create Disk Array .......................................................................................6-5
Delete Disk Array........................................................................................ 6-8
Create and Delete Spare Hard Drive......................................................... 6-9
Select Boot Array .....................................................................................6-10
View Serial Number of Hard Drive ..........................................................6-10
Duplicate Critical RAID 1 Array ................................................................ 6-11

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Rebuild Broken RAID 0/0+1 Array ...........................................................6-12
Installing Software ............................................................................................6-14
Install Driver in Windows 2000/XP ..........................................................6-14
Installation of VIA IDE RAID Utility ............................................................6-15
Using VIA RAID Tool ..........................................................................................6-18
Chapter 7. Introduction to CMI9880L Audio Codec ....................................... 7-1
Installing the Audio Codec Driver .......................................................................7-2
Software Configuration ......................................................................................7-3
Main Setting ................................................................................................7-3
Smart Jack ..................................................................................................7-7
Multi-Stream Function Support & Mixer.....................................................7-8
Effect ........................................................................................................ 7-11
Information ................................................................................................ 7-11

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Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting
Started
Thank you for choosing the 915P/G Combo (MS-7058) v1.X
ATX mainboard. The 915P/G Combo mainboard is based on Intel®
915P/G and Intel®ICH6/ICH6R chipset for optimal system efficiency.
Designed to fit the advanced Intel®Pentium Prescott LGA775
processor, the 915P/G Combo mainboard delivers a high perfor-
mance and professional desktop platform solution.
Getting Started

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7058 ATX Mainboard
Mainboard Specifications
CPU
hSupports Intel®Pentium 4 Prescott LGA775 processors in LGA775 package.
hSupports up to Pentium 4 3XX, 5XX & 7XX sequence processor or higher speed.
hSupports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology.
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/
products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)
Chipset
hIntel® 915P/G chipset
- Supports FSB 533/800MHz.
- Supports PCI Express x16 interface.
- Supports DDR2 400/533 memory interface.
- Integrated graphics controller (for 915G only).
hIntel®ICH6/ICH6R chipset
- Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec, up to 8 ports.
- 4 Serial ATA ports with transfer rate up to 1.5Gb/s.
- 1 channel Ultra ATA 100 bus Master IDE controller.
- PCI Master v2.3, I/O APIC.
- ACPI 2.0 Compliant.
- Serial ATA 150 RAID 0, RAID 1 and Matrix RAID (for ICH6R only).
- Integrated AHCI controller (for ICH6R only).
Main Memory
hSupports two DDR1 SDRAM & two DDR2 SDRAM memory modules.
hSupports up to 2GB memory size.
hSupports Dual channel DDR1 & DDR2 memory architecture.
hSupports DDR2 533/400MHz and up.
(For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/
program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.)
Slots
hOne PCI Express x16 slot (supports PCI Express Bus specification v1.0a compliant).
hTwo PCI Express x1 slots (supports PCI Express Bus specification v1.0a compliant).
hThree 32-bit v2.3 Master PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface).
On-Board IDE
hOne Ultra DMA 66/100 IDE controllers integrated in ICH6/ICH6R.
- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation modes.
- Can connect up to Two Ultra ATA drives.
hSerial ATA 150 controller integrated in ICH6/ICH6R.
- Up to 150MB/sec transfer speed.
- Can connect up to four Serial ATA devices.
- Supports AHCI controller with SATA Raid 0, Raid 1 and Matrix Raid (for ICH6R
only).
- Supports SATA hot plug (for ICH6R only).

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Getting Started
VIA6410 IDE Raid Controller (Optional)
hTwo Ultra DMA 66/100/133 IDE Controllers.
hSupports RAID 0, 1 and 0+1.
hConnect up to 4 Ultra ATA 133 devices.
On-Board Peripherals
hOn-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes
- 1 serial port
- 1 VGA port (for 915G only, Optional)
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 1 Line-In / Line-Out / MIC-In / Rear Speaker Out / Center-Subwoofer Speaker Out
/ SPDIF-Out optical and coaxial audio port
- 8 USB ports (Rear * 4/ Front * 4)
- 1 RJ-45 LAN jack (Optional)
LAN (Optional)
hRealtek® 8100C / 8110S (Optional)
- Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY in one chip.
- Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1000Mb/s (1000Mb/s for 8100S only).
- Compliance with PCI 2.2.
- Supports ACPI Power Management.
hMarvell 8053 (Optional)
- PCI Express bus Spec 1.0a compliant.
- X1 PCI Express interface with 2.5 GHz signaling.
- 10/100/1000 IEEE 802.3 compliant.
Audio
hAzalia link controller integrated in Intel®ICH6/ICH6R chipset.
h8-channel audio codec CMedia CMI9880L.
- Compliance with Azalia 1.X Spec.
- Support Multi-Streaming function.
- Support Universal Audio Jack (only Front Audio Jack).
BIOS
hThe mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the peripheral
devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
hThe mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which
records your mainboard specifications.
Mounting and Dimension
hATX Form Factor: 24.4 cm (W) x 30.5 cm (L)
h9 mounting holes

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Mainboard Layout
915P/G Combo (MS-7058) v1.X ATX Mainboard
NBFAN1
SYSFAN1
CPUFAN1
Intel
915P/G
JPW1
SATA2
SATA1
SATA4
SATA3
JCD1
T:
M:
B:
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
T:RS-Out
M:CS
B:SPDIF Out
-Out
Winbond
W83627THF
VIA
VT6410
ICH6/
ICH6R
BATT
+
DIMM1
DIMM3
DIMM4
DIMM2
PCI 3
PCI 2
PCI 1
PCI_E3
PCI_E2
PCI_E1
IDE 3
IDE1
FDD1
IDE 2
JFP1
JC11
JBAT1
JIR11
JFP2JDB1JAUD1 JUSB1 JUSB2
Top : mouse
Bottom: keyboard
T:
B:USBport
SPDIFOut
ATX1
BIOS
T: LAN jack
B: USB ports
Top : Parallel Port
Bottom:
COMA
VGAport(Optional)
CMI
9880L
J1394_2
(Optional)

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Packing Contents
Power Cable
SATA Cable *2
User’s Guide
D-Bracket 2
(Optional)
MSI motherboard MSI Driver/Utility CD
Standard Cable for
IDE Devices
Back IO Shield Standard Cable for
Floppy Disk

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Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules,
and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on the
mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the periph-
eral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc.
While doing the installation, be careful in holding the compo-
nents and follow the installation procedures.
Hardware Setup

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MS-7058 ATX Mainboard
Quick Components Guide
BATT
+
DDR DIMMs, p.2-7
IDE2, IDE3,
p.2-15
JFP2, p.2-17
Back Panel
I/O, p.2-10
CPUFAN1, p.2-9
ATX1, p.2-9
JFP1, p.2-17
PCI Slots 1~3,
p.2-22
JUSB1, JUSB2, p.2-19
JAUD1, p.2-18
SATA1~SATA4,
p.2-16
JDB1, p.2-20
IDE1,p.2-15
SYSFAN1,p.2-14
JCI1, p.2-20
JIR1, p.2-19
FDD1, p.2-14
JBAT1,p.2-22
JPW1, p.2-9
PCI Express x1,
p.2-22
PCI Express x16,
p.2-22
JCD1, p.2-18
PWRFAN1,p.2-14
NBFAN1, p.2-9
J1394_1~J1934_3,
p.2-18

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Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports Intel®Pentium 4 Prescott processor. The mainboard
uses a CPU socket called LGA775. When you are installing the CPU, make sure to
install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler,
contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/
program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php.
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from
overheating.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or
unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded outlet first to
ensure the safety of CPU.
Overclocking
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please
make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting,
while doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product speci-
fications is not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages
or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product
specifications.
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU The surface of LGA 775 CPU.
Remember to apply some sili-
cone heat transfer compound on
it for better heat dispersion.
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator
The pin-pad side of LGA 775
CPU.
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator
Alignment Key Alignment Key

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CPU & Cooler Installation
When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler at-
tached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the cooler, contact
your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. Meanwhile,
do not forget to apply some silicon heat transfer compound on CPU before installing
the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion.
Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation
will cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard.
1. The CPU has a land side cover on the
bottom to protect the CPU contact from
damage. Rotate it to make the pin 1
indicator (yellow triangle) in the right-
bottom corner.
2. Take out the accompanying CPU Clip
and rotate it for the same direction
as the CPU (Pin 1 indicator, the red
triangle is in the left-bottom corner).
3. Align the 3 points (the Pin 1 indicator
and the two alignment keys) of both
the CPU and the CPU Clip, and use your
4 fingers to push the CPU Clip down to
clip them (the CPU clip is up and the
CPU is down) together.
4. The land side cover now is
removed.
land side cover
MSI Reminds You...
1.Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your
system.
2.Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging.
3. The availability of the CPU land side cover depends on your CPU
packing.

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Hardware Setup
5. The CPU has a plastic cap on it to
protect the contact from damage.
Before you have installed the CPU,
always cover it to protect the socket
pin.
6. Remove the cap from lever hinge side
(as the arrow shows).
7. The pins of socket reveal. Then lift
up the load lever. 8. Lift the load lever up and open the load plate.
9. Correctly align the red triangle of
CPU clip with the CPU chamfer, the
red arrow with the left-side socket
edge, and the red spot to the hook
of the socket.
10.Put the whole module onto the CPU
socket.

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11. Push down the CPU hardly to install
the CPU into the socket housing
frame.
12.Visually inspect if the CPU is seated
well into the socket, then remove the
CPU Clip with 2 fingers. Then cover
the load plate onto the package.
13. Press down the load lever lightly
onto the load plate, and then se-
cure the lever with the hook under
retention tab.
14. Align the holes on the mainboard with
the cooler. Push down the cooler until
its four clips get wedged into the holes
of the mainboard.
16.Turn over the mainboard to confirm
that the clip-ends are correctly
inserted.
15.Press the four hooks down to fas-
ten the cooler. Then rotate the lock-
ing switch (refer to the correct di-
rection marked on it) to lock the
hooks.
locking
switch
MSI Reminds You...
1.Check the information in PC Health Status of H/W Monitor in BIOS
(refer to p.3-20 for details) for the CPU temperature.
2. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin
with the plastic cap covered (shown in Figure 1) to avoid damaging.
3. Please note that the mating/unmating durability of the CPU is 20 cycles.
Therefore we suggest you do not plug/unplug the CPU too often.

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Hardware Setup
Memory
The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin DDR1 DIMM (Double In-Line Memory
Module) modules and 2 slots for 240-pin DDR2 DIMM, which supports the memory
size up to 2GB.
Since DDR2 modules are not interchangeable with DDR1 and the DDR2 stand-
ard is not backward compatible, you should always install DDR2 memory module in
DDR2slot(DIMM1&DIMM3),andDDR1memorymoduleinDDR1slot(DIMM2&DIMM4).
Wrong installation may cause damage of mainboard. Meanwhile, you are not able to
boot up your system if you install DDR1 & DDR2 memory modules simultaneously.
For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.
com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.
DIMM1~DIMM4
(from left to right)
DIMM1 & DIMM3 are for DDR2 memory module
DIMM2 & DIMM4 are for DDR1 memory module
Introduction to DDR2 & DDR1 SDRAM
DDR2 is a new technology of memory module, and its speed is the top limit of
current DDR1 technology. DDR2 uses a 1.8V supply for core and I/O voltage, com-
pared to 2.5V for DDR1, and requires 28% less power than DDR1 chips. DDR2 truly
is the future of memory, but will require some changes as the technology is not
backwardly compatible and only motherboards specifically designed for DDR2 memory
will be able to support these chips.
DDR2 incorporates new features at the chip level that give it better signal
integrity, thereby enabling higher clock speeds.
DDR2 modules have 240 pins, versus 184 pins on a DDR1 module, and the
length of DDR2 module is 5.25”. DDR2 modules have smaller and tighter spaced pins.
The height of DDR2 modules varies, but they will typically be less than 1.3” in height.
DDR1 SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM, but doubles the rate by
transferring data twice per cycle. It uses 2.5 volts, and requires 184-pin DIMM modules.