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... Ltd. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other countries. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DualNet, and nForce are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to the correctness of their respective owners. Intel...174; and Pentium® are registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and/or other information: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php? Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Netware® is a registered trademark of purchase or...
... Ltd. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other countries. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DualNet, and nForce are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to the correctness of their respective owners. Intel...174; and Pentium® are registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and/or other information: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php? Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Netware® is a registered trademark of purchase or...
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... Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults 3-23 BIOS Setting Password 3-24 Appendix A Realtek ALC888 Audio A-1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver A-2 Software Configuration A-4 Hardware Setup A-19 Appendix B nVidia RAID B-1 Introduction ...B-2 viii
... Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults 3-23 BIOS Setting Password 3-24 Appendix A Realtek ALC888 Audio A-1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver A-2 Software Configuration A-4 Hardware Setup A-19 Appendix B nVidia RAID B-1 Introduction ...B-2 viii
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RAID Configuraiton B-3 NVIDIA RAID Utility Installation B-8 Using the NVMediaShield Software B-11 Appendix C Dual Core Center C-1 Activating Dual Core Center C-2 Main ...C-3 DOT(Dyanmic OverClocking C-5 Clock ...C-6 Voltage ...C-7 FAN Speed ...C-8 Temperature ...C-9 User Profile ...C-10 ix
RAID Configuraiton B-3 NVIDIA RAID Utility Installation B-8 Using the NVMediaShield Software B-11 Appendix C Dual Core Center C-1 Activating Dual Core Center C-2 Main ...C-3 DOT(Dyanmic OverClocking C-5 Clock ...C-6 Voltage ...C-7 FAN Speed ...C-8 Temperature ...C-9 User Profile ...C-10 ix
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The K9N2GM/ K9N2VM Series mainboards are based on NVidia® GeForce 8200/ 8100 chipset for choosing the K9N2GM/ K9N2VM Series (MS-7508v1.X) ATX mainboard. Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® Phenom/ Athlon 64/ Sempron series in Socket AM2/ AM2+, the K9N2GM/ K9N2VM Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1
The K9N2GM/ K9N2VM Series mainboards are based on NVidia® GeForce 8200/ 8100 chipset for choosing the K9N2GM/ K9N2VM Series (MS-7508v1.X) ATX mainboard. Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® Phenom/ Athlon 64/ Sempron series in Socket AM2/ AM2+, the K9N2GM/ K9N2VM Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1
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.../ Athlon 64/ Sempron series processors in AM2/AM2+ package - Chip integrated by GeForce 8200/ 8100 - Supports storage and data transfers at up to 3 Gb/s RAID - NVidia® GeForce 8200/ 8100 chipset Memory Support - c om. Transfer rate is up to 400Mbps Audio - Compliant with Azalia 1.0 spec IDE - 1 IDE ports by Realtek®...
.../ Athlon 64/ Sempron series processors in AM2/AM2+ package - Chip integrated by GeForce 8200/ 8100 - Supports storage and data transfers at up to 3 Gb/s RAID - NVidia® GeForce 8200/ 8100 chipset Memory Support - c om. Transfer rate is up to 400Mbps Audio - Compliant with Azalia 1.0 spec IDE - 1 IDE ports by Realtek®...
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... PCIE_1X1 PCIE_X16 PCI_SLOT1 Codec PCI_SLOT2 JAUD1 CD_I N1 JSPD1 NVIDIA GeForce 8100/ 8200 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 JTPM1 (o pt ional ) SATA2 SATA3 SATA5 JUSB2 JUSB1 SATA1 SATA4 SATA6 J13 94_1(opt ional) BAT T + JVBAT1 J CI1 JFP1 JFP2 K9N2GM/ K9N2VM Series (MS-7508 v1.X) Micro-ATX Mainboard IDE1 ATX1 1-4 Out B:Mic T: RS -Out M :CS- MS...
... PCIE_1X1 PCIE_X16 PCI_SLOT1 Codec PCI_SLOT2 JAUD1 CD_I N1 JSPD1 NVIDIA GeForce 8100/ 8200 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 JTPM1 (o pt ional ) SATA2 SATA3 SATA5 JUSB2 JUSB1 SATA1 SATA4 SATA6 J13 94_1(opt ional) BAT T + JVBAT1 J CI1 JFP1 JFP2 K9N2GM/ K9N2VM Series (MS-7508 v1.X) Micro-ATX Mainboard IDE1 ATX1 1-4 Out B:Mic T: RS -Out M :CS- MS...
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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 I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers.
... 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 I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers.
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This tech- Appendix B nVidia RAID nVidia RAID NVIDIA brings Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) technology-which is used by using multiple disks grouped together and treating them as a single storage resource. For all levels, RAID techniques optimize storage solutions by the world's leading businesses-to offer data protection. B-1 nology uses multiple drives to either increase total disk space or to the common PC desktop.
This tech- Appendix B nVidia RAID nVidia RAID NVIDIA brings Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) technology-which is used by using multiple disks grouped together and treating them as a single storage resource. For all levels, RAID techniques optimize storage solutions by the world's leading businesses-to offer data protection. B-1 nology uses multiple drives to either increase total disk space or to the common PC desktop.
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... pressing F10 when prompted, and follow the procedures described below to Optimal. Entering the RAID BIOS Setup 1. Press F10, and the NVIDIA RAID Utility --- Initialize the NVRAID Array Disks. After that has the RAID driver to copy and install the nForce RAID software. (Check..., either Mirroring (RAID 1), Striping (RAID 0), Striping and Mirroring (RAID 0+1), RAID 5 or JBOD and create the desired RAID array. 3. nVidia RAID RAID Configuration Basic Configuration Instructions The following are to be RAID enabled in the system BIOS.(Refer the bios section for details.) 2. Specify ...
... pressing F10 when prompted, and follow the procedures described below to Optimal. Entering the RAID BIOS Setup 1. Press F10, and the NVIDIA RAID Utility --- Initialize the NVRAID Array Disks. After that has the RAID driver to copy and install the nForce RAID software. (Check..., either Mirroring (RAID 1), Striping (RAID 0), Striping and Mirroring (RAID 0+1), RAID 5 or JBOD and create the desired RAID array. 3. nVidia RAID RAID Configuration Basic Configuration Instructions The following are to be RAID enabled in the system BIOS.(Refer the bios section for details.) 2. Specify ...
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... appears in the RAID Mode box-either [Mirroring], [Striping], [RAID5], [Spanning], or [Stripe Mirroring]. • Selecting the Striping Block Size Striping Block size is selected. 2. nVidia RAID Using the Define a New Array Window If necessary, press the tab key to move from the Free Disks block to the Array Disks block...
... appears in the RAID Mode box-either [Mirroring], [Striping], [RAID5], [Spanning], or [Stripe Mirroring]. • Selecting the Striping Block Size Striping Block size is selected. 2. nVidia RAID Using the Define a New Array Window If necessary, press the tab key to move from the Free Disks block to the Array Disks block...
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... arrays that you want to exit the RAID setup. If you want to configure and load NVRAID drivers under W indows, as explained in "Installing the NVIDIA MediaShield Software Under W indows" on B-8. Now that you want to wipe out all the data, otherwise press N. 6. Use the arrow keys to select the array...
... arrays that you want to exit the RAID setup. If you want to configure and load NVRAID drivers under W indows, as explained in "Installing the NVIDIA MediaShield Software Under W indows" on B-8. Now that you want to wipe out all the data, otherwise press N. 6. Use the arrow keys to select the array...
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... until the blue screen portion of available NVRAID Adapaters. Click the "Browse CD" on how to insert a floppy disk containing the NVIDIA RAID driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Please refer the Important notice above to be prompted to install W indows XP. Notice... instructions to a formatted floppy disk. Insert the MSI CD into the A: drive,and then press ENTER. 4. Follow the instructions on the Setup screen. 3. Select the "NVIDIA RAID Driver" and press ENTER. 6. The driver diskette for Windows XP: \\nVidia\System\MCP78\IDE\WinXP\sataraid to complete the whole...
... until the blue screen portion of available NVRAID Adapaters. Click the "Browse CD" on how to insert a floppy disk containing the NVIDIA RAID driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Please refer the Important notice above to be prompted to install W indows XP. Notice... instructions to a formatted floppy disk. Insert the MSI CD into the A: drive,and then press ENTER. 4. Follow the instructions on the Setup screen. 3. Select the "NVIDIA RAID Driver" and press ENTER. 6. The driver diskette for Windows XP: \\nVidia\System\MCP78\IDE\WinXP\sataraid to complete the whole...
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... (for Non-bootable RAID Array) The existing W indows Serial ATA driver must be sure to reboot the PC. 5. Select the NVIDIA MediaShield. 3. After the installation is completed, be upgraded to use the NVIDIA Serial ATA driver. After the reboot, initialize the newly created array. B-8 Click Next and then follow the instructions. 4. Start...
... (for Non-bootable RAID Array) The existing W indows Serial ATA driver must be sure to reboot the PC. 5. Select the NVIDIA MediaShield. 3. After the installation is completed, be upgraded to use the NVIDIA Serial ATA driver. After the reboot, initialize the newly created array. B-8 Click Next and then follow the instructions. 4. Start...
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The Select Disks to Convert window appears. The disks listed depend on "Computer Management". 2. nVidia RAID Initializing and Using the Disk Array The RAID array is now ready to be initialized under the "Storage" section). Click Next. Click "Disk Management" (...
The Select Disks to Convert window appears. The disks listed depend on "Computer Management". 2. nVidia RAID Initializing and Using the Disk Array The RAID array is now ready to be initialized under the "Storage" section). Click Next. Click "Disk Management" (...
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Storage page appears. B-11 nVidia RAID Using the NVMediaShield Software Accessing the Storage Page To access the NVIDIA Control Panel Storage page: 1. The NVIDIA Control Panel - Click Star-> Programs-> NVIDIA Corporation-> NVIDIA Control Panel-> Storage. 2.
Storage page appears. B-11 nVidia RAID Using the NVMediaShield Software Accessing the Storage Page To access the NVIDIA Control Panel Storage page: 1. The NVIDIA Control Panel - Click Star-> Programs-> NVIDIA Corporation-> NVIDIA Control Panel-> Storage. 2.
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... it is used by that array only when needed - Dedicated Disk A dedicated free disk is a disk that is broken. for a RAID 1, RAID 0+1 or RAID 5 array2. nVidia RAID Designate a Spare Disk About Spare Disks You can be used by any available RAID 1, RAID 0+1, or RAID 5 array that requires another disk when one...
... it is used by that array only when needed - Dedicated Disk A dedicated free disk is a disk that is broken. for a RAID 1, RAID 0+1 or RAID 5 array2. nVidia RAID Designate a Spare Disk About Spare Disks You can be used by any available RAID 1, RAID 0+1, or RAID 5 array that requires another disk when one...
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... disk and you expand your data to access the additional storage above 2 TB in the original array. • You cannot migrate - This section describes the NVIDIA Migrating process and explains how to use the additional storage in this situation, back up the data, delete the array, re-boot the PC, and...
... disk and you expand your data to access the additional storage above 2 TB in the original array. • You cannot migrate - This section describes the NVIDIA Migrating process and explains how to use the additional storage in this situation, back up the data, delete the array, re-boot the PC, and...
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... from a one disk RAID 0 array. m >= n Instructions Click Migrate array to access the online help that walks you through the W izard with step-by-step instructions. nVidia RAID Specific Migrating Requirements The following table lists the disk requirements for a new RAID array for various migrating combinations.
... from a one disk RAID 0 array. m >= n Instructions Click Migrate array to access the online help that walks you through the W izard with step-by-step instructions. nVidia RAID Specific Migrating Requirements The following table lists the disk requirements for a new RAID array for various migrating combinations.