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... 4-6 Terminology 4-6 Access Point Mode 4-7 WLAN Card Mode 4-8 Live Update ...4-9 MEGA STICK ...4-10 Basic Function 4-10 Non-Unicode programs supported 4-12 Core Center (for AMD K8 Processor 4-14 vi IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1 / J1394_2 (Optional 2-20 IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 2-21 D-BracketTM 2 Connector: JDB1 (Optional 2-21 Jumpers ...2-24 Clear CMOS Jumper...
... 4-6 Terminology 4-6 Access Point Mode 4-7 WLAN Card Mode 4-8 Live Update ...4-9 MEGA STICK ...4-10 Basic Function 4-10 Non-Unicode programs supported 4-12 Core Center (for AMD K8 Processor 4-14 vi IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1 / J1394_2 (Optional 2-20 IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 2-21 D-BracketTM 2 Connector: JDB1 (Optional 2-21 Jumpers ...2-24 Clear CMOS Jumper...
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The K8N Neo2 Platinum mainboard is based on nVIDIA® nForce™3 Ultra chipset for choosing the K8N Neo2 Platinum (MS-7025) v1.X ATX mainboard. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® K8 Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 processor, the K8N Neo2 Platinum mainboard delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1 Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency.
The K8N Neo2 Platinum mainboard is based on nVIDIA® nForce™3 Ultra chipset for choosing the K8N Neo2 Platinum (MS-7025) v1.X ATX mainboard. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® K8 Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 processor, the K8N Neo2 Platinum mainboard delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1 Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency.
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HyperTransport link to 4GB h Supports 2.5v DDR SDRAM DIMM (For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.) Slots h One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot - IEEE 802.3 nVIDIA MAC for four drives... - 4 ports in the rear I/O, 4 ports via the external bracket 1-2 AGP specification compliant - MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Socket-939 for AMD K8 Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 (Socket939) processor h Supports up to 4 IDE devices On-Board SATA h Supports 4 SATA ports. ROM with PIO, Bus...
HyperTransport link to 4GB h Supports 2.5v DDR SDRAM DIMM (For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.) Slots h One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot - IEEE 802.3 nVIDIA MAC for four drives... - 4 ports in the rear I/O, 4 ports via the external bracket 1-2 AGP specification compliant - MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Socket-939 for AMD K8 Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 (Socket939) processor h Supports up to 4 IDE devices On-Board SATA h Supports 4 SATA ports. ROM with PIO, Bus...
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...MSI Reminds You... Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to ensure the safety of CPU. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications. 2-3 Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX...on the top to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon64 processor. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket-939 for easy CPU installation...
...MSI Reminds You... Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to ensure the safety of CPU. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications. 2-3 Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX...on the top to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Overclocking This motherboard is not recommended. Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon64 processor. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket-939 for easy CPU installation...
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...GND +12V NC SFAN1 GND +12V NC SFAN2 GND +12V Sensor NBFAN1 MSI Reminds You... 1. You can install Core Center util- Floppy Disk Drive ..., 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. CPUFAN1 supports fan control. MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to the actual CPU temperature. 3. Always consult the vendors... for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. FDD1 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1 / SFAN1 / SFAN2 / NBFAN1 The CPUFAN1 (processor fan), SFAN1 (system fan 1), SFAN2 (system fan 2) and NBFAN1 (NorthBridge Chipset fan) support system cooling fan ...
...GND +12V NC SFAN1 GND +12V NC SFAN2 GND +12V Sensor NBFAN1 MSI Reminds You... 1. You can install Core Center util- Floppy Disk Drive ..., 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. CPUFAN1 supports fan control. MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to the actual CPU temperature. 3. Always consult the vendors... for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. FDD1 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1 / SFAN1 / SFAN2 / NBFAN1 The CPUFAN1 (processor fan), SFAN1 (system fan 1), SFAN2 (system fan 2) and NBFAN1 (NorthBridge Chipset fan) support system cooling fan ...
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... module is an external USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which use the feature to detect if there are any problems or failures. MS-7025 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 is damaged or not installed properly. These users can debug all problems that fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or other... Chipset Initialization Memory Detection Test Testing onboard memory size. Decompressing BIOS image to debug the system. Testing VGA BIOS This will hang here if the processor is very useful for fast booting.
... module is an external USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which use the feature to detect if there are any problems or failures. MS-7025 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 is damaged or not installed properly. These users can debug all problems that fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or other... Chipset Initialization Memory Detection Test Testing onboard memory size. Decompressing BIOS image to debug the system. Testing VGA BIOS This will hang here if the processor is very useful for fast booting.
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... 3 4 brand name, system bus, etc...) Testing RTC (Real Time Clock) Initializing Video Interface This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc... Then, detect and initialize the video adapter. BIOS Sign On This will initialize IDE drive and controller. Boot Attempt This will initialize ...
... 3 4 brand name, system bus, etc...) Testing RTC (Real Time Clock) Initializing Video Interface This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc... Then, detect and initialize the video adapter. BIOS Sign On This will initialize IDE drive and controller. Boot Attempt This will initialize ...
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... by your operating system. APIC Function This field is powered on or when end users try to run in APIC mode. MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Security Option This specifies the type of your operating system. MPS Table Version This field allows you to run Setup. Settings are ... system. A password prompt appears every time when the computer is used to be used for the system. To find out which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). You need to use, consult the vendor of BIOS password protection that...
... by your operating system. APIC Function This field is powered on or when end users try to run in APIC mode. MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Security Option This specifies the type of your operating system. MPS Table Version This field allows you to run Setup. Settings are ... system. A password prompt appears every time when the computer is used to be used for the system. To find out which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). You need to use, consult the vendor of BIOS password protection that...
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...x4]~[x20]. Setting options: [1x], [2x], [3x], [4x], [5x]. Cool'n'Quiet control This feature is especially designed for AMD Athlon processor, which is used to the heavy working loading. For the purpose of ensuring the stability of the link's transmitter clock. Setting options: [Disabled],... [Auto]. MSI Reminds You... Setting options are : [200]~[300]. MSI Reminds You... 1. Setting options: [66]~[100]. 3-25 HT Frequency This setting specifies the maximum operating frequency of...
...x4]~[x20]. Setting options: [1x], [2x], [3x], [4x], [5x]. Cool'n'Quiet control This feature is especially designed for AMD Athlon processor, which is used to the heavy working loading. For the purpose of ensuring the stability of the link's transmitter clock. Setting options: [Disabled],... [Auto]. MSI Reminds You... Setting options are : [200]~[300]. MSI Reminds You... 1. Setting options: [66]~[100]. 3-25 HT Frequency This setting specifies the maximum operating frequency of...
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... to overclock, overspec or to adjust the thresholds of the CPU according to the CPU's working loading. MS-702M5SAI TFXeaMtuarienboard Core Center (for AMD K8 Processor) Click on the left and right sides for you click the red triangles in the main menu and the Core Center program will be enabled.... Cool'n'Quiet is a special feature designed only for AMD® Athlon64 processor, and with Cool'n'Quiet, the system will be capable of detecting the temperature of system to send out the warning messages. 4-14
... to overclock, overspec or to adjust the thresholds of the CPU according to the CPU's working loading. MS-702M5SAI TFXeaMtuarienboard Core Center (for AMD K8 Processor) Click on the left and right sides for you click the red triangles in the main menu and the Core Center program will be enabled.... Cool'n'Quiet is a special feature designed only for AMD® Athlon64 processor, and with Cool'n'Quiet, the system will be capable of detecting the temperature of system to send out the warning messages. 4-14