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... in a particular installation. However, there is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. Micro-Star International MS-7260 This device complies with the emission limits. Notice 2 Shielded interface cables and A.C. Operation is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and...
... in a particular installation. However, there is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. Micro-Star International MS-7260 This device complies with the emission limits. Notice 2 Shielded interface cables and A.C. Operation is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and...
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Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® Athlon 64/ X2 & Sempron processor, the K9N Neo Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1 The K9N Neo Series mainboards are based on nVIDIA® nForce 550 chipsets for choosing the K9N Neo Series (MS-7260 v1.X) ATX mainboard.
Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® Athlon 64/ X2 & Sempron processor, the K9N Neo Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1 The K9N Neo Series mainboards are based on nVIDIA® nForce 550 chipsets for choosing the K9N Neo Series (MS-7260 v1.X) ATX mainboard.
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... - 4 SATA II ports by nForce 550 Floppy - 1 floppy port - SATA1~4 supports RAID 0/ 1 or 0+1 mode by nForce 550 - Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode - MS-7260 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - HyperTransport supporting speed up to 1GHz (2000MT/s) Chipset - ph p) LAN - c om. DDRII 667/800 SDRAM (4GB Max) - 4 DDRII DIMMs (240... d _c p u _s u pp ort . t w / pr og ra m/ p r od u c t s / ma in the socket AM2 package. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi. c om. Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec IDE - 1 IDE port by nForce 550 -
... - 4 SATA II ports by nForce 550 Floppy - 1 floppy port - SATA1~4 supports RAID 0/ 1 or 0+1 mode by nForce 550 - Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode - MS-7260 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - HyperTransport supporting speed up to 1GHz (2000MT/s) Chipset - ph p) LAN - c om. DDRII 667/800 SDRAM (4GB Max) - 4 DDRII DIMMs (240... d _c p u _s u pp ort . t w / pr og ra m/ p r od u c t s / ma in the socket AM2 package. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi. c om. Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec IDE - 1 IDE port by nForce 550 -
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O u t B: Mic T:SS-Out M :C S- MS-7260 Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard Top : Parallel Port B ot to m: COM Port JPW1 USB ports IDE1 T: LAN jack B: USB ports T:Line-I / O PCI _E X2 PCI _EX3 BIOS PCI 1 B AT T + nvidia nForce 550 J BAT 1 ALC883 PCI 2 PCI 3 JAUD1 JCD1 FDD1 NB FA N1 JUS B3 JUS B2 JFP2 JFP 1 JUSB1 K9N Neo Series (MS-7260 v1.X) ATX Mainboard 1-4 Ou t B: RS-Out JCI1 JIR1 LAN Chip ATX 2 SYSFAN 1 PCI _EX1 CPUFAN1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 S ATA 1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 W inbond I n M :Li n e-
O u t B: Mic T:SS-Out M :C S- MS-7260 Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard Top : Parallel Port B ot to m: COM Port JPW1 USB ports IDE1 T: LAN jack B: USB ports T:Line-I / O PCI _E X2 PCI _EX3 BIOS PCI 1 B AT T + nvidia nForce 550 J BAT 1 ALC883 PCI 2 PCI 3 JAUD1 JCD1 FDD1 NB FA N1 JUS B3 JUS B2 JFP2 JFP 1 JUSB1 K9N Neo Series (MS-7260 v1.X) ATX Mainboard 1-4 Ou t B: RS-Out JCI1 JIR1 LAN Chip ATX 2 SYSFAN 1 PCI _EX1 CPUFAN1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 S ATA 1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 W inbond I n M :Li n e-
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... the other hand, the speed of the CPU according to its normal degree. W hen you click the red triangles in the CD-ROM disk. MS-7260 Mainboard MSI Special Feature Core Center The Core Center is a new utility you can detect, view and adjust the PC hardware and system status during real time...
... the other hand, the speed of the CPU according to its normal degree. W hen you click the red triangles in the CD-ROM disk. MS-7260 Mainboard MSI Special Feature Core Center The Core Center is a new utility you can detect, view and adjust the PC hardware and system status during real time...
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... can only fit in the picture. Sliding Plate Open Lever 90 degree 3. Look for Socket AM2 1. Gold arrow 4. Gold arrow Gold arrow Correct CPU placement O 5. MS-7260 Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow of the CPU to make sure the CPU is properly and completely embedded into the socket. 2-4 Pull...
... can only fit in the picture. Sliding Plate Open Lever 90 degree 3. Look for Socket AM2 1. Gold arrow 4. Gold arrow Gold arrow Correct CPU placement O 5. MS-7260 Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for the gold arrow of the CPU to make sure the CPU is properly and completely embedded into the socket. 2-4 Pull...
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ph p DDRII 240-pin, 1.8V 56x2=112 pin 64x2=128 pin Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules 1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 3 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 2-6 For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ p ro gr a m/ pr o du c t s /m ain bo ar d /m bd / pr o_ m bd _t r p_ lis t. MS-7260 Mainboard Memory The mainboard provides four 240-pin non-ECC DDRII DIMMs and supports up to 4GB system memory.
ph p DDRII 240-pin, 1.8V 56x2=112 pin 64x2=128 pin Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules 1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 3 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 2-6 For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ p ro gr a m/ pr o du c t s /m ain bo ar d /m bd / pr o_ m bd _t r p_ lis t. MS-7260 Mainboard Memory The mainboard provides four 240-pin non-ECC DDRII DIMMs and supports up to 4GB system memory.
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...of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are connected to proper ATX power supplies to ensure stable operation of 350 watts (and above) is highly recommended for system...# 17 GND 18 GND 19 GND 20 Res 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 GND ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 This 12V power connector is also a foolproof design on pin 11, 12,...pin 13 (refer to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. Pin Definition 13 ATX2 24 1 PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 SIGNAL +3.3V +3.3V. MS-7260 Mainboard Power Supply ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX2 This ...
...of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are connected to proper ATX power supplies to ensure stable operation of 350 watts (and above) is highly recommended for system...# 17 GND 18 GND 19 GND 20 Res 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 GND ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 This 12V power connector is also a foolproof design on pin 11, 12,...pin 13 (refer to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. Pin Definition 13 ATX2 24 1 PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 SIGNAL +3.3V +3.3V. MS-7260 Mainboard Power Supply ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX2 This ...
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... computer is selected. You can connect a network cable to single Local Area Network (LAN). On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is for connection to it. MS-7260 Mainboard Back Panel Mouse Parallel Port LAN LAN L-In RS-Out Keyboard Serial Port USB Ports L-Out CS-Out Mic SS-Out Mouse/Keyboard Connector...
... computer is selected. You can connect a network cable to single Local Area Network (LAN). On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is for connection to it. MS-7260 Mainboard Back Panel Mouse Parallel Port LAN LAN L-In RS-Out Keyboard Serial Port USB Ports L-Out CS-Out Mic SS-Out Mouse/Keyboard Connector...
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... DMA 66/100/133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/ 100/133 function. Refer to 133 megabytes (MB) per second. MS-7260 Mainboard Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This standard FDD connector supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. IDE1 Important If you...
... DMA 66/100/133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/ 100/133 function. Refer to 133 megabytes (MB) per second. MS-7260 Mainboard Connectors Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This standard FDD connector supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. IDE1 Important If you...
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... must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 2 GND 1 CINTRU JCI1 CD-In Connector: JCD1 This connector is provided for proper CPU cooling fan. MS-7260 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 & NBFAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with speed sensor to a 2-pin chassis switch. W hen connecting the...
... must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. 2 GND 1 CINTRU JCI1 CD-In Connector: JCD1 This connector is provided for proper CPU cooling fan. MS-7260 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 & NBFAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with speed sensor to a 2-pin chassis switch. W hen connecting the...
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MS-7260 Mainboard Front USB Connectors: JUSB1, JUSB2 & JUSB3 The mainboard provides USB 2.0 pinheaders (optional USB 2.0 bracket available) that the pins of 480Mbps, which is 40 times ...
MS-7260 Mainboard Front USB Connectors: JUSB1, JUSB2 & JUSB3 The mainboard provides USB 2.0 pinheaders (optional USB 2.0 bracket available) that the pins of 480Mbps, which is 40 times ...
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.... Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is turned on ; it is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from external battery to 1-2 pin position. MS-7260 Mainboard Jumper The motherboard provides the following jumper for you want to clear the system configuration, set the computer's function. With the CMOS RAM, the system can clear...
.... Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is turned on ; it is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from external battery to 1-2 pin position. MS-7260 Mainboard Jumper The motherboard provides the following jumper for you want to clear the system configuration, set the computer's function. With the CMOS RAM, the system can clear...
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... as follows: PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 Order 1 INT E# INT F# INT G# Order 2 INT F# INT G# INT H# Order 3 INT G# INT H# INT E# Order 4 INT H# INT E# INT F# 2-20 MS-7260 Mainboard PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI...
... as follows: PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 Order 1 INT E# INT F# INT G# Order 2 INT F# INT G# INT H# Order 3 INT G# INT H# INT E# Order 4 INT H# INT E# INT F# 2-20 MS-7260 Mainboard PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI...
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MS-7260 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to the customer as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to enter Setup. V1.0 ... digit 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. It is the BIOS version. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was...
MS-7260 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to the customer as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to enter Setup. V1.0 ... digit 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. It is the BIOS version. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is usually in this BIOS was...
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... the chipset registers and optimize your PC health status. Power Management Setup Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features. MS-7260 Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for power management. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to specify your system supports PnP...
... the chipset registers and optimize your PC health status. Power Management Setup Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features. MS-7260 Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for power management. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to specify your system supports PnP...
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... . Date (MM:DD:YY) This allows you to set the system time that you want in each item. day Day of the week, from Jan. MS-7260 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and...
... . Date (MM:DD:YY) This allows you to set the system time that you want in each item. day Day of the week, from Jan. MS-7260 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and...
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System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. Usage Memory/ BIOS Version These items show the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8 Available options are: [No Errors] The system doesn't stop for any detected error. [All, But Keyboard] The system doesn't stop if an error is detected at boot. MS-7260 Mainboard Halt On The setting determines whether the system will stop for a keyboard error.
System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. Usage Memory/ BIOS Version These items show the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8 Available options are: [No Errors] The system doesn't stop for any detected error. [All, But Keyboard] The system doesn't stop if an error is detected at boot. MS-7260 Mainboard Halt On The setting determines whether the system will stop for a keyboard error.
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... screen appears: 1st Boot Device The items allow you to set the sequence of your operating system. You need to load the disk operating system. MS-7260 Mainboard MPS Table Version This field allows you to select which version to use, consult the vendor of boot devices where BIOS attempts to select...
... screen appears: 1st Boot Device The items allow you to set the sequence of your operating system. You need to load the disk operating system. MS-7260 Mainboard MPS Table Version This field allows you to select which version to use, consult the vendor of boot devices where BIOS attempts to select...
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... enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: SB to CPU Freq. W hen this area is reserved, it cannot be reserved for ISA peripherals. MS-7260 Mainboard M emory Hole In order to improve performance, certain space in memory can be cached. This memory must be mapped into the memory space below...
... enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: SB to CPU Freq. W hen this area is reserved, it cannot be reserved for ISA peripherals. MS-7260 Mainboard M emory Hole In order to improve performance, certain space in memory can be cached. This memory must be mapped into the memory space below...