MSI G41M-P33 Combo Versatile Motherboard Quick Installation Guide

June 12, 2024
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MSI G41M-P33 Combo Versatile Motherboard

CPU & Fan

Intel

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AMD

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Install the CPU and the cooler in the proper position according to their users’ guides.

Memory

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Open the clips on the DIMM slot and insert the RAM module vertically into the slot.

Storage Device

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Connect the power cable and IDE/SATA cable to the HDD/optical drive. For the IDE devices, please adjust the Master/Slave jumper accordingly.

Graphics Card

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Insert and secure the graphics card into the proper expansion slot and connect the monitor to the graphics card.

Front Panel

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Refer to the JFP1/JFP2 pin assignments for proper electrical connection to the front panel LEDs and buttons.

Power

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Connect an appropriate power supply to the power connectors on the mainboard and switch it on.

Operating System

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Insert the operating system CD into the optical drive. Restart the computer and follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation.

Driver & Utilities

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Insert the application CD into the optical drive. Install the drivers/utilities at your desire.

Warranty

MSI Warranty Procedures and Conditions (This is only valid for Australia)
The terms and conditions of MSI’s warranty described herein adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”), in addition to the applicable provisions under the Australian Consumer Law (”ACL”). Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

  1. Determination of the warranty period: The warranty period starts from the date you purchase the Product with a valid invoice. If the last day of the warranty period is a national holiday, the following day shall be the last day of the warranty period.

  2. Customer-Induced-Defect (CID): If the problems or symptoms have complied with improper usage defined as Customer-Induced-Defect (CID), shall not be accepted in the warranty claim of the product set. MSI reserves the right to determine whether the products are operated within the scope of proper usage.

  3. Limited warranty for software: The software not pre-installed is not covered within the Product’s warranty. The Company assumes no responsibility for any software subsequently installed by the customer itself and any possible consequential breakdown or damage.

  4. Screen the problems by self-checking:

    • Please first review the User’s Manual and contents of the Software CD included with the Product: The User’s Manual and Software CD provided by MSI contain a lot of information about product use. The manual we compose from the user’s perspective can answer many of your questions. If your manual has been lost; you may download the manual you need from the MSI website.
    • Visit MSI website for support:
      MSI retains a group of customer service engineers with profession and knowledge. You may post a message about the problem you encounter on MSI’s categorized discussion forum, and our engineers will try their best to answer your question concerning product use immediately. Or you may search on the website for FAQ, to see whether there is any solution for similar problems.
  5. Seek support from the original store of purchase: If you cannot seek any solution for the problem out of the above methods, you may seek support from the original store of purchase, because the original store of purchase should best know your system configuration and specifications, and can provide you with any necessary resource and service.

  6. Bring the Product to the original store of purchase: If your product has been determined by the MSI engineer or store as problematic or defective in hardware, and may incur the need for replacement of parts, you may bring the Product for repair or replacement to the original store of purchase to send the Product for repair or replacement on your behalf. However, the customer must properly pack the Product when sending it for repair, to avoid further damage in the course of shipping.

  7. Warranty receipt: The valid invoice of your purchase shall be provided for the warranty service.

  8. Contacts: In the event that additional assistance is required, please contact MSI Australia Pty at the following: Unit 16, 22 Princes Rd East Auburn NSW 2144, Australia Tel: 02 9748 0070
    Email: ausrma@msi.com
    For more details, please visit our website www.au.msi.com

FAQ’s

What type of memory does the MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard support?

The MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard supports both DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules.

What processors are compatible with the MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard?

The MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard is compatible with Intel processors with socket LGA 775.

Can I use both DDR2 and DDR3 memory simultaneously on the MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard?

No, you can only use either DDR2 or DDR3 memory at a time on the MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard.

What form factor does the MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard have?

The MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard features a Micro-ATX form factor.

How many SATA ports does the MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard have?

The MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard has four SATA 3Gb/s ports for connecting storage devices.

Does the MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard support USB 3.0?

No, the MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard supports USB 2.0 ports for peripheral devices.

Can I add a dedicated graphics card to the MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard?

Yes, the MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard has a PCIe x16 slot for adding a dedicated graphics card.

How many expansion slots does the MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard have?

The MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard has one PCIe x16 slot and two PCIe x1 slots for expansion cards.

What audio capabilities does the MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard have?

The MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard has onboard audio ports for audio input and output.

Does the MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard support overclocking?

Yes, the MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard supports overclocking features for CPU and memory.

What is the maximum RAM capacity supported by the MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard?

The MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard supports a maximum of 8GB of RAM.

Is the MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard suitable for compact desktop systems?

Yes, the MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard Micro-ATX form factor makes it suitable for compact desktop systems.

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