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... are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Revision History Revision V2.1 Revision History Update Audio codec Date November 2006 Technical Support If a problem arises with your place of purchase or local distributor. Copyright Notice The material in this document, but no...registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and/or other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/ faq/esc_faq_list.php Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com.tw/ ii W indows® 95/98/2000/NT/XP are registered trademarks ...
... are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Revision History Revision V2.1 Revision History Update Audio codec Date November 2006 Technical Support If a problem arises with your place of purchase or local distributor. Copyright Notice The material in this document, but no...registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and/or other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/ faq/esc_faq_list.php Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com.tw/ ii W indows® 95/98/2000/NT/XP are registered trademarks ...
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CONTENTS Copyright Notice ...ii Trademarks ...ii Revision History ...ii Technical Support ...ii Safety Instructions ...iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iv W EEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement v Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Checklist 1-6 MSI Special feature 1-7 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 CPU Installation Procedures...
CONTENTS Copyright Notice ...ii Trademarks ...ii Revision History ...ii Technical Support ...ii Safety Instructions ...iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iv W EEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement v Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Packing Checklist 1-6 MSI Special feature 1-7 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 CPU Installation Procedures...
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...; nForce 570 SLI for K9N Ultra Series Memory Support - Flexible 8-channel audio with Azalia 1.0 Spec IDE - 1 IDE port by Vitesse VSC8601 IEEE 1394 (optional) - Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode SATA - 6 SATA II ports by VIA VT 6307 - php) Supported FSB - HyperTransport supporting speed up to 400Mbps Audio - c om. Chip integrated by nForce 570 SLI/ nForce 570... - AMD® Athlon 64 X2, Athlon 64, Athlon FX and Sempronin the socket AM2 package. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi. nVIDIA® nForce 570 for K9N SLI Series -
...; nForce 570 SLI for K9N Ultra Series Memory Support - Flexible 8-channel audio with Azalia 1.0 Spec IDE - 1 IDE port by Vitesse VSC8601 IEEE 1394 (optional) - Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode SATA - 6 SATA II ports by VIA VT 6307 - php) Supported FSB - HyperTransport supporting speed up to 400Mbps Audio - c om. Chip integrated by nForce 570 SLI/ nForce 570... - AMD® Athlon 64 X2, Athlon 64, Athlon FX and Sempronin the socket AM2 package. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi. nVIDIA® nForce 570 for K9N SLI Series -
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... - 3 USB 2.0 pinheaders - 1 IEEE 1394 pinheader (optional) Slots For K9N SLI Series - 2 PCI Express x 16 slots support SLI technology SLI mode - Both PCIE X16 slots are compatible with PCI Express X8 - 2 PCI Express x 1 slots - 3 PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface, includes one orange slot which supports 2 master for MSI special PCI function card (ex. wireless LAN and...
... - 3 USB 2.0 pinheaders - 1 IEEE 1394 pinheader (optional) Slots For K9N SLI Series - 2 PCI Express x 16 slots support SLI technology SLI mode - Both PCIE X16 slots are compatible with PCI Express X8 - 2 PCI Express x 1 slots - 3 PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface, includes one orange slot which supports 2 master for MSI special PCI function card (ex. wireless LAN and...
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...and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation. 3. While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. 2. For the latest information about CPU, please ...visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php. Important 1. Always make sure the CPU has a heat... ent ov erheating. Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon64 X2/ Athlon64 & Athlon FX processors.
...and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation. 3. While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. 2. For the latest information about CPU, please ...visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php. Important 1. Always make sure the CPU has a heat... ent ov erheating. Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon64 X2/ Athlon64 & Athlon FX processors.
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ph p DDRII 240-pin, 1.8V 56x2=112 pin 64x2=128 pin Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules 1 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM2 2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM2 3 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM2 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-7250 Mainboard Memory The mainboard provides four 240-pin non-ECC DDRII DIMMs and supports up to 8GB system memory.
ph p DDRII 240-pin, 1.8V 56x2=112 pin 64x2=128 pin Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules 1 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM2 2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM2 3 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM2 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-7250 Mainboard Memory The mainboard provides four 240-pin non-ECC DDRII DIMMs and supports up to 8GB system memory.
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Serial Port Connector The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. You can connect a network cable to 1394 devices. MS-7250 Mainboard Back Panel Mouse ...
Serial Port Connector The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. You can connect a network cable to 1394 devices. MS-7250 Mainboard Back Panel Mouse ...
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.../ 100 technology and is backwards compatible with the existing Ultra ATA interface. MS-7250 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 install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the second hard...
.../ 100 technology and is backwards compatible with the existing Ultra ATA interface. MS-7250 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 install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the second hard...
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SATA5 SATA6 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 Serial ATA cable Connect to SATA connector Take out the dust cover and connect to 1 hard disk device. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to the hard disk de vi c es Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. 2-13 Each supports data rates of 300 MB/s and is fully compliant with Serial ATA specifications. Hardware Setup Serial ATA II Connectors: SATA1~SATA6 SATA1~SATA6 are high-speed SATAII interface ports.
SATA5 SATA6 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 Serial ATA cable Connect to SATA connector Take out the dust cover and connect to 1 hard disk device. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to the hard disk de vi c es Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. 2-13 Each supports data rates of 300 MB/s and is fully compliant with Serial ATA specifications. Hardware Setup Serial ATA II Connectors: SATA1~SATA6 SATA1~SATA6 are high-speed SATAII interface ports.
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...to the recommended CPU fans at AMD® official website or consult the vendors for CD-ROM audio. Fan/heatsink with +12V. CPUFAN1 supports fan control. Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 This connector connects to the connectors, always take advantage of the CPU fan c on the ...screen. MS-7250 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 & NBFAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with 3 or 4 pins are both available for CPUFAN1. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 3. You can install...
...to the recommended CPU fans at AMD® official website or consult the vendors for CD-ROM audio. Fan/heatsink with +12V. CPUFAN1 supports fan control. Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 This connector connects to the connectors, always take advantage of the CPU fan c on the ...screen. MS-7250 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 & NBFAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with 3 or 4 pins are both available for CPUFAN1. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 3. You can install...
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... JUSB1/2/3 Green 1 2 3 4 LEDs Description LED Signal Description System Power ON The D-LED will hang if the memory mod4 ule is an external USB Bracket that supports both USB1.1 & 2.0 specs. D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) DBG1 DBG1 DBG3 DBG4 (No pin)Key Connected to JDB1 9 1 10 2 DBR1 DBR2 DBR3 DBR4 NC Red LED Signal...
... JUSB1/2/3 Green 1 2 3 4 LEDs Description LED Signal Description System Power ON The D-LED will hang if the memory mod4 ule is an external USB Bracket that supports both USB1.1 & 2.0 specs. D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) DBG1 DBG1 DBG3 DBG4 (No pin)Key Connected to JDB1 9 1 10 2 DBR1 DBR2 DBR3 DBR4 NC Red LED Signal...
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When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. The K9N SLI Series support SLI technology. 2-21 Moreover, PCI Express architecture provides a high performance graphics infrastructure for Desktop Platforms doubling the capability of existing...MB/s. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for graphics controllers, while PCI Express x1 supports transfer rate of 4.0 GB/s over a PCI Express x1 lane for Gigabit Ethernet, TV Tuners, 1394 controllers, and general purpose I /O ...
When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. The K9N SLI Series support SLI technology. 2-21 Moreover, PCI Express architecture provides a high performance graphics infrastructure for Desktop Platforms doubling the capability of existing...MB/s. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for graphics controllers, while PCI Express x1 supports transfer rate of 4.0 GB/s over a PCI Express x1 lane for Gigabit Ethernet, TV Tuners, 1394 controllers, and general purpose I /O ...
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... 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# 2-24 MS-7250 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 specifications. At 32 bits and 33 MHz, it yields a throughput...
... 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# 2-24 MS-7250 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 specifications. At 32 bits and 33 MHz, it yields a throughput...
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... your PC health status. PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your settings for integrated peripherals. Cell Menu Use this menu to specify your system supports PnP/PCI. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. 3-4 MS-7250 Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this...
... your PC health status. PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your settings for integrated peripherals. Cell Menu Use this menu to specify your system supports PnP/PCI. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu for frequency/voltage control and overclocking. 3-4 MS-7250 Mainboard The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this...
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... to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. This gives you connected to Auto enables LBA mode if the device supports it and the devices is going to fail to predict hard disk failure.
... to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. This gives you connected to Auto enables LBA mode if the device supports it and the devices is going to fail to predict hard disk failure.
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... the sequence of your operating system. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. Other Drives This feature allows you to specify the removable device boot priority. MS-7250 Mainboard IOAPIC Function This field is...
... the sequence of your operating system. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. Other Drives This feature allows you to specify the removable device boot priority. MS-7250 Mainboard IOAPIC Function This field is...
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... the onboard IEEE1394 controller. MS-7250 Mainboard Integrated Peripherals USB / 2.0 Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard audio controller. USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system.
... the onboard IEEE1394 controller. MS-7250 Mainboard Integrated Peripherals USB / 2.0 Controller This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard audio controller. USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system.
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... ECP mode only. Settings are: [Disabled] RS-232C Serial Port [Enabled] IrDA-compliant Serial Infrared Port Parallel Port There is used to decide whether to support both the ECP and EPP modes simultaneously. 3-13 By choosing [ECP], the onboard parallel port will allow the onboard parallel port to invoke the Boot...
... ECP mode only. Settings are: [Disabled] RS-232C Serial Port [Enabled] IrDA-compliant Serial Infrared Port Parallel Port There is used to decide whether to support both the ECP and EPP modes simultaneously. 3-13 By choosing [ECP], the onboard parallel port will allow the onboard parallel port to invoke the Boot...
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... remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE/ 2000/ME, select [Enabled]. tains all system context. [S3/STR] The S3 sleep mode is a lower... W indows 98SE/ ME/ 2000 , you can choose to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. 3-15 If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. Settings are available only when your operating system is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware main- Power Management Setup BIOS Setup Important...
... remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE/ 2000/ME, select [Enabled]. tains all system context. [S3/STR] The S3 sleep mode is a lower... W indows 98SE/ ME/ 2000 , you can choose to restore the system when a "wake up" event occurs. 3-15 If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. Settings are available only when your operating system is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware main- Power Management Setup BIOS Setup Important...
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CPU Speed = CPU Frequency (MHz) * Adjust CPU Ratio 2. This motherboard supports overclocking greatly. Please note that exceeds product specification is not recommended. Please press any key to boot the system normally when the following message appears ...
CPU Speed = CPU Frequency (MHz) * Adjust CPU Ratio 2. This motherboard supports overclocking greatly. Please note that exceeds product specification is not recommended. Please press any key to boot the system normally when the following message appears ...