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... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in order to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Micro-Star International MS-7260 This device complies with the emission limits. iv
... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in order to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Micro-Star International MS-7260 This device complies with the emission limits. iv
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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 Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency. The K9N Neo Series mainboards are based on nVIDIA® nForce 550 chipsets for choosing the K9N Neo Series (MS-7260 v1.X) ATX mainboard.
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 Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency. 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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... the socket AM2 package. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi. HyperTransport supporting speed up to 1GHz (2000MT/s) Chipset - ms i . Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode SATA - 4 SATA II ports by Vitesse VSC8601 Audio - MS-7260 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - php) Supported FSB - Supports 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet...
... the socket AM2 package. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi. HyperTransport supporting speed up to 1GHz (2000MT/s) Chipset - ms i . Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode SATA - 4 SATA II ports by Vitesse VSC8601 Audio - MS-7260 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - php) Supported FSB - Supports 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet...
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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- 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 O u t B: Mic T:SS-Out M :C S-
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- 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 O u t B: Mic T:SS-Out M :C S-
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... to monitor. W hen the CPU temperature climbs up to its normal degree. Cool'n'Quiet This utility provides a CPU temperature detection function called Cool'n'Quiet. 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...
... to monitor. W hen the CPU temperature climbs up to its normal degree. Cool'n'Quiet This utility provides a CPU temperature detection function called Cool'n'Quiet. 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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... to move while the lever is correctly installed, the pins should point as shown in the correct orientation. 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 and...
... to move while the lever is correctly installed, the pins should point as shown in the correct orientation. 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 and...
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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. 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
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...(and above) is highly recommended for system stability. 2-8 If you'd like to use the 20-pin ATX power supply as you like. JPW1 13 24 JPW1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 2 GND 3 12V...used to provide power 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 ...# 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,...
...(and above) is highly recommended for system stability. 2-8 If you'd like to use the 20-pin ATX power supply as you like. JPW1 13 24 JPW1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 2 GND 3 12V...used to provide power 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 ...# 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,...
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... selected. On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. 2-10 LAN (RJ-45) Jack The standard RJ-45 jack is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. 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...
... selected. On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. 2-10 LAN (RJ-45) Jack The standard RJ-45 jack is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. 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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... hard drive to 133 megabytes (MB) per second. You must configure the second drive to the hard disk documentation supplied by setting the jumper accordingly. 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. The new interface is...
... hard drive to 133 megabytes (MB) per second. You must configure the second drive to the hard disk documentation supplied by setting the jumper accordingly. 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. The new interface is...
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... fans at AMD® official website or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 This connector connects to GND. MS-7260 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 & NBFAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with speed sensor to take note that the red wire...
... fans at AMD® official website or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 This connector connects to GND. MS-7260 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 & NBFAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with speed sensor to take note that the red wire...
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USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to avoid possible damage. 2-16 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 VCC and GND must be ...
USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to avoid possible damage. 2-16 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 VCC and GND must be ...
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... configuration, set the computer's function. it is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of jumper. MS-7260 Mainboard Jumper The motherboard provides the following jumper for you want to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is off. This section will damage the... CMOS Jumper ) to clear data. 1 JBAT1 3 3 1 Keep Data 1 Clear Data Important You can automatically boot OS every time it will explain how to change your motherboard's function through the use of system configuration.
... configuration, set the computer's function. it is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of jumper. MS-7260 Mainboard Jumper The motherboard provides the following jumper for you want to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is off. This section will damage the... CMOS Jumper ) to clear data. 1 JBAT1 3 3 1 Keep Data 1 Clear Data Important You can automatically boot OS every time it will explain how to change your motherboard's function through the use of system configuration.
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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 ...
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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... digit refers to the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. Therefore, the description may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. Press DEL to... Self Test) process. It is the BIOS version. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. MS-7260 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup.
... digit refers to the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. Therefore, the description may also restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. Press DEL to... Self Test) process. It is the BIOS version. You may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. MS-7260 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the screen, press key to enter Setup.
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... to specify your settings for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. 3-4 MS-7260 Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system's performance.
... to specify your settings for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. 3-4 MS-7260 Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system's performance.
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... 31 can be keyed by users. Read-only. Time (HH:MM :SS) This allows you to select the value you want (usually the current date). MS-7260 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. year The year can be adjusted by numeric function keys.
... 31 can be keyed by users. Read-only. Time (HH:MM :SS) This allows you to select the value you want (usually the current date). MS-7260 Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. year The year can be adjusted by numeric function keys.
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System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears. 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. Usage Memory/ BIOS Version These items show the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8 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. 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. Usage Memory/ BIOS Version These items show the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). 3-8 MS-7260 Mainboard Halt On The setting determines whether the system will stop for a keyboard error.
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... This feature allows you to select which version to use, consult the vendor of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. MS-7260 Mainboard MPS Table Version This field allows you to specify the removable device boot priority. Boot Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu and the...
... This feature allows you to select which version to use, consult the vendor of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. MS-7260 Mainboard MPS Table Version This field allows you to specify the removable device boot priority. Boot Sequence Press to enter the sub-menu and the...
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... the following screen appears: SB to setting HT frequency. Auto [Enabled] Auto Detect HT frequency. [Disabled] Manual to CPU Freq. Auto set to CPU Freq. MS-7260 Mainboard M emory Hole In order to improve performance, certain space in memory can be mapped into the memory space below 16MB. W hen this area is...
... the following screen appears: SB to setting HT frequency. Auto [Enabled] Auto Detect HT frequency. [Disabled] Manual to CPU Freq. Auto set to CPU Freq. MS-7260 Mainboard M emory Hole In order to improve performance, certain space in memory can be mapped into the memory space below 16MB. W hen this area is...