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However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. VOIR LANOTICE D'INSTALLATIONAVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-7374 This device complies with the emission limits. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. If this device must ...
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. VOIR LANOTICE D'INSTALLATIONAVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-7374 This device complies with the emission limits. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. If this device must ...
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The K9N2 SLI Platinum Series mainboards are based on NVIDIA® nForce750a SLI single chipset for choosing the K9N2 SLI Platinum Series (MS-7374 v1.X) ATX mainboard. Designed to fit the advanced AM D® Phenom/Athlon/ Sempron series in Socket AM2/ AM2+, the K9N2 SLI Platinum Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1 Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency.
The K9N2 SLI Platinum Series mainboards are based on NVIDIA® nForce750a SLI single chipset for choosing the K9N2 SLI Platinum Series (MS-7374 v1.X) ATX mainboard. Designed to fit the advanced AM D® Phenom/Athlon/ Sempron series in Socket AM2/ AM2+, the K9N2 SLI Platinum Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1 Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency.
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... t w / i nde x . Controlled by Realtek® ALC888 - Chip integrated by VIA VT6308P (optional) Audio - MS-7374 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - ms i . AM2+ CPU supports Hyper Transport 3.0 Chipset - ms i. p hp?f unc =t e s t re por t ) LAN - Transfer rate is up to 400Mbps - Supports storage...720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB 1-2 Supports 4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Azalia 1.0 spec IDE - 2 IDE ports (one by nForce 750a SLI, one by JMB363) - SATA1~6 support RAID 0/ 1/ 0+1/ 5 or JBOD mode - 2 ESATA (External-SATA) ports support RAID 0/ 1 mode Floppy -...
... t w / i nde x . Controlled by Realtek® ALC888 - Chip integrated by VIA VT6308P (optional) Audio - MS-7374 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - ms i . AM2+ CPU supports Hyper Transport 3.0 Chipset - ms i. p hp?f unc =t e s t re por t ) LAN - Transfer rate is up to 400Mbps - Supports storage...720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB 1-2 Supports 4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Azalia 1.0 spec IDE - 2 IDE ports (one by nForce 750a SLI, one by JMB363) - SATA1~6 support RAID 0/ 1/ 0+1/ 5 or JBOD mode - 2 ESATA (External-SATA) ports support RAID 0/ 1 mode Floppy -...
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... 63 0 8P ( op ti on a l) RESET PWR_BTN B AT T + JMicron J MB 36 3 ( Optional) JTPM1 JUSB1 JUSB2 JUSB3 FDD1 JFP1 JFP2 J1394_1(Opti onal) IDE2 SYSFAN4 K9N2 SLI Platinum Series (MS-7374 v1.X) ATX Mainboard 1-4 MS-7374 Mainboard Mainboard Layout JP W 3 C PUFAN 1 Top : mouse Bo t tom: ke y b oa rd Top: DVI ports Bottom: 1394 port (optional) Optical SPDIF-out IDE...
... 63 0 8P ( op ti on a l) RESET PWR_BTN B AT T + JMicron J MB 36 3 ( Optional) JTPM1 JUSB1 JUSB2 JUSB3 FDD1 JFP1 JFP2 J1394_1(Opti onal) IDE2 SYSFAN4 K9N2 SLI Platinum Series (MS-7374 v1.X) ATX Mainboard 1-4 MS-7374 Mainboard Mainboard Layout JP W 3 C PUFAN 1 Top : mouse Bo t tom: ke y b oa rd Top: DVI ports Bottom: 1394 port (optional) Optical SPDIF-out IDE...
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... as shown in the correct orientation. Lower the CPU down the CPU Close the lever 2-4 The gold arrow should be completely embedded into the socket. MS-7374 Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow on top of the correct installation procedures may cause permanent damages to a 90-degree angle. Pull the...
... as shown in the correct orientation. Lower the CPU down the CPU Close the lever 2-4 The gold arrow should be completely embedded into the socket. MS-7374 Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow on top of the correct installation procedures may cause permanent damages to a 90-degree angle. Pull the...
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... detected up , always insert the memory modules into the DIM M1 first. - For more information on compatible components, please visit http://global.msi.com. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously. In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you... install memory modules of the same type and density in the DDR2 DIMM slots. - MS-7374 Mainboard Memory These DIMM slots are not interchangeable with a 2GB memory module. 2-6 To enable successful system boot-up to 7+GB (not full 8GB)...
... detected up , always insert the memory modules into the DIM M1 first. - For more information on compatible components, please visit http://global.msi.com. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously. In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you... install memory modules of the same type and density in the DDR2 DIMM slots. - MS-7374 Mainboard Memory These DIMM slots are not interchangeable with a 2GB memory module. 2-6 To enable successful system boot-up to 7+GB (not full 8GB)...
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... pin 1 & pin 13 (refer to stable the operation of the power supply is also a foolproof design on pin 11, 12, 23 & 24 to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. Pin Definition 8 5 JPW3 4 1 PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 2 GND 3 GND 4 GND PIN SIGNAL 5 +12V 6 +12V 7 +12V 8 +12V 1 JPW2 Pin Definition PIN ... supply as you 'd like . Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector. If you like to the CPU. MS-7374 Mainboard Power Supply ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to avoid wrong installation. This JPW2 power connector is used to provide power to ...
... pin 1 & pin 13 (refer to stable the operation of the power supply is also a foolproof design on pin 11, 12, 23 & 24 to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. Pin Definition 8 5 JPW3 4 1 PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 2 GND 3 GND 4 GND PIN SIGNAL 5 +12V 6 +12V 7 +12V 8 +12V 1 JPW2 Pin Definition PIN ... supply as you 'd like . Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector. If you like to the CPU. MS-7374 Mainboard Power Supply ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to avoid wrong installation. This JPW2 power connector is used to provide power to ...
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... & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for more information.) 1394 Port (optional) The IEEE1394 port on the back panel provides connection to IEEE1394 devices. MS-7374 Mainboard Back Panel Mouse DVI-D Port LAN USB Port Line-In RS-Out ESATA Port Line-Out CS-Out Keyboard 1394 Optical Port S/PDIF-Out...
... & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for more information.) 1394 Port (optional) The IEEE1394 port on the back panel provides connection to IEEE1394 devices. MS-7374 Mainboard Back Panel Mouse DVI-D Port LAN USB Port Line-In RS-Out ESATA Port Line-Out CS-Out Keyboard 1394 Optical Port S/PDIF-Out...
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... hard drive should always be connected to IDE device's documentation supplied by setting jumpers. IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector) IDE2 can connect a Master and a Slave drive. MS-7374 Mainboard Connectors IDE Connector: IDE1 / IDE2 This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices. Important If you install two...
... hard drive should always be connected to IDE device's documentation supplied by setting jumpers. IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector) IDE2 can connect a Master and a Slave drive. MS-7374 Mainboard Connectors IDE Connector: IDE1 / IDE2 This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices. Important If you install two...
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... black wire is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission to take advantage of the CPU fan control. MS-7374 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1/ 2/ 3/ 4 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with 3 or 4 pins are both available for proper CPU cooling fan...
... black wire is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission to take advantage of the CPU fan control. MS-7374 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1/ 2/ 3/ 4 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with 3 or 4 pins are both available for proper CPU cooling fan...
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... 3 USB0- 5 USB0+ 7 GND 9 Key (no pin) PIN SIGNAL 2 VCC 4 USB1- 6 USB1+ 8 GND 10 NC Important USB 2.0 Bracket (optional) Note that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. MS-7374 Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1/ JUSB2/ JUSB3 This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is a 16550A high speed communication port that the pins...
... 3 USB0- 5 USB0+ 7 GND 9 Key (no pin) PIN SIGNAL 2 VCC 4 USB1- 6 USB1+ 8 GND 10 NC Important USB 2.0 Bracket (optional) Note that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. MS-7374 Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1/ JUSB2/ JUSB3 This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is a 16550A high speed communication port that the pins...
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... Power Switch high reference pull-up Reset Switch high reference pull-up Power Switch low reference pull-down to the front panel switches and LEDs. MS-7374 Mainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2 These connectors are for electrical connection to GND Reserved.
... Power Switch high reference pull-up Reset Switch high reference pull-up Power Switch low reference pull-down to the front panel switches and LEDs. MS-7374 Mainboard Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2 These connectors are for electrical connection to GND Reserved.
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.... The PCI Express 2.0 x 8 supports up to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-20 MS-7374 Mainboard Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card.
.... The PCI Express 2.0 x 8 supports up to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-20 MS-7374 Mainboard Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card.
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A configuration panel will show in the system tray confirming the SLI has been enabled. Select "Enable SLI technology (recommended)" 3. Select the Enable SLI technology (recommended) item to enable the SLI function for SLI control. Important If you want to your graphics card manual) . MS-7374 Mainboard 2. Restart your system and a pop-up message will be provided for the...
A configuration panel will show in the system tray confirming the SLI has been enabled. Select "Enable SLI technology (recommended)" 3. Select the Enable SLI technology (recommended) item to enable the SLI function for SLI control. Important If you want to your graphics card manual) . MS-7374 Mainboard 2. Restart your system and a pop-up message will be provided for the...
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... 1 INT W# INT X# Order 2 INT X# INT Y# Order 3 INT Y# INT Z# Order 4 INT Z# INT W# Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that comply with PCI specifications. MS-7374 Mainboard PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other add-on cards that you unplug the...
... 1 INT W# INT X# Order 2 INT X# INT Y# Order 3 INT Y# INT Z# Order 4 INT Z# INT W# Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that comply with PCI specifications. MS-7374 Mainboard PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other add-on cards that you unplug the...
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... showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc... Group4 Group3 Group2 Group1 BIOS Sign On This will set low stack and boot via INT 19h. MS-7374 Mainboard LED 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 These four LEDs allow users to all ISA. Group4 Group3 Group2 Group1 Initializing Keyboard Controller. Then, detect and initializethe video adapter...
... showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc... Group4 Group3 Group2 Group1 BIOS Sign On This will set low stack and boot via INT 19h. MS-7374 Mainboard LED 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 These four LEDs allow users to all ISA. Group4 Group3 Group2 Group1 Initializing Keyboard Controller. Then, detect and initializethe video adapter...
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... refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX. 2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as MS = all standard customers. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 021308 refers to enter Setup. W hen the message below appears on the computer and the system... is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. MS-7374 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to the date this chapter are under continuous update for reference only. 2.
... refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX. 2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as MS = all standard customers. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 021308 refers to enter Setup. W hen the message below appears on the computer and the system... is usually in this BIOS was released. 3-2 You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. MS-7374 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to the date this chapter are under continuous update for reference only. 2.
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MS-7374 Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for integrated peripherals. H/W Monitor This entry shows your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. ...
MS-7374 Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for integrated peripherals. H/W Monitor This entry shows your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. ...
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... includes some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or keys to the IDE / SATA / ESATA connectors . 3-6 MS-7374 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. date The date from Jan.
... includes some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or keys to the IDE / SATA / ESATA connectors . 3-6 MS-7374 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. date The date from Jan.
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... within 10 seconds since it will expand available IRQ resources for the operating system. Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the bootup screen. MS-7374 Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Full Screen Logo Display This item enables you to select which version to set the Num Lock status when the system...
... within 10 seconds since it will expand available IRQ resources for the operating system. Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the bootup screen. MS-7374 Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Full Screen Logo Display This item enables you to select which version to set the Num Lock status when the system...