MSI K9A2 PlatinumV2 Series Specifications

1-1Getting StartedGetting StartedChapter 1Thank you for choosing the K9A2 Platinum/ K9A2 Plati-num V2 Series (MS-7376 v1.X) ATX mainboards. TheK9A2 Pl

2-5Hardware SetupInstalling AMD Socket AM2+ CPU Cooler SetWhen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and acooling fan attached

2-6MS-7376 MainboardMemoryThese DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules.For more information on compatible components, please visit http://g

2-7Hardware SetupInstalling Memory Modules1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the rightorientation.2. Insert th

2-8MS-7376 MainboardPower SupplyPIN SIGNAL13 +3.3V14 -12V15 GND16 PS-ON#17 GND18 GND19 GND20 Res21 +5V22 +5V23 +5V24 GNDPIN SIGNAL 1 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 3 G

2-9Hardware SetupBack Panel Mouse/KeyboardThe standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. IEEE 1394 Port (optional)The

2-10MS-7376 Mainboard Audio PortsThese audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the colorof the audio jacks for different au

2-11Hardware SetupConnectorsFloppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive.IDE Conne

2-12MS-7376 MainboardSerial ATA Connector: SATA1/ SATA2/ SATA3/ SATA4/ SATA5/ SATA6(SATA5/ SATA6 are optinoal)This connector is a high-speed Serial AT

2-13Hardware SetupFan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1~4The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connectingthe wire to th

2-14MS-7376 MainboardFront Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant withIntel® Front Pa

MS-7376 Mainboard1-2Mainboard SpecificationsProcessor Support- AMD® Phenom/Athlon/Sempron in the Socket AM2+ package.- Supports 4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Head

2-15Hardware SetupFront USB Connector: JUSB1 / JUSB2 / JUSB3This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for con-nect

2-16MS-7376 MainboardPIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION1 HD_LED + Hard disk LED pull-up2 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up3 HD_LED - Hard disk active LED4 FP PWR/SLP MSG

2-17Hardware SetupIEEE1394 Connector: J1394_1 (optional)This connector allows you to connect the IEEE1394 device via an optional IEEE1394bracket.Pin

2-18MS-7376 MainboardJumperClear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery tokeep the data of sys

2-19Hardware SetupThe motherboard provides the following buttons for you to set the computer’s function.This section will explain how to change your m

2-20MS-7376 MainboardSlotsImportantWhen adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug thepower supply first. Meanwhile, read the docum

2-21Hardware SetupATi CrossFire (Multi-GPU) TechnologyATi CrossFire (Multi-GPU) technology is an exciting new technology developed by ATIthat allows t

2-22MS-7376 Mainboard3.When all of the hardware and software has been properly set up and installed,reboot the system. After entering the O.S., click

2-23Hardware Setup32-bit PCI SlotPCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) SlotThe PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on car

BIOS Setup3-1Chapter 3BIOS SetupThis chapter provides information on the BIOS Setupprogram and allows you to configure the system foroptimum use.You

1-3Getting StartedRAID- SATA1~4 support RAID 0/ 1/ 0+1 mode- SATS5~6 & 2 eSATA ports support RAID0/ 1/ 0+1 mode (optional)ConnectorsBack panel- 1

MS-7376 Mainboard3-2Entering SetupImportant1.The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are undercontinuous update for better system

BIOS Setup3-3Getting HelpAfter entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.Main MenuThe main menu lists the setup functions

MS-7376 Mainboard3-4 Standard CMOS FeaturesUse this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS FeaturesUse this menu

BIOS Setup3-5 Load Fail-Safe DefaultsUse this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable systemperformance. Load Optimized Defa

MS-7376 Mainboard3-6The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Usethe arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the

BIOS Setup3-7 Device/ Vender/ SizeIt will showing the device information that you connected to the IDE/SATAconnector. LBA/Large ModeThis allows you to

MS-7376 Mainboard3-8 Boot Sector ProtectionWhen you enable this item and someone attempt to write data into this area, BIOS willshow a warning message

BIOS Setup3-9 MPS Table VersionThis field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version tobe used for the operating system. Y

MS-7376 Mainboard3-10 USB ControllerThis setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB 1.1/ 2.0 controller. USB Device Legacy SupportSelect [En

BIOS Setup3-11 Extra RAID Controller (for Promise RAID, optional)This item allows you to enable/disable the onboard extra RAID controller. HW HD Audio

MS-7376 Mainboard1-4K9A2 Platinum Series (MS-7376 v1.X)ATX MainboardMainboard LayoutJTPMPromiseT3BATT+AMD790FXVIA VT6308P(optional)JPWR1JPW1SYSFAN4CPU

MS-7376 Mainboard3-12 ACPI FunctionThis item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power ManagementInterface) Function. If your operatin

BIOS Setup3-13 Suspend Time Out (Minute)If system activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, alldevices except CPU will

MS-7376 Mainboard3-14 Resume by PCIE DeviceWhen set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from thepower saving modes through any

BIOS Setup3-15 Primary Graphic’s AdapterThis setting specifies which graphic card is your primary graphics adapter. PCI Latency TimerThis item control

MS-7376 Mainboard3-16ImportantIRQ (Interrupt Request) lines are system resources allocated to I/O devices.When an I/O device needs to gain attention o

BIOS Setup3-17 Chassis IntrusionThe field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion statusand issuing a warning message if th

MS-7376 Mainboard3-18 Current CPU Clock/ DRAM FrequencyThese items show the current clocks of CPU and Memory frequency. Read-only. D.O.T.3 Step 3/ 1/

BIOS Setup3-19 AMD Cool’n’QuietThe Cool’n’ Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed andpower consumption. Adjust CPU FSB Frequ

MS-7376 Mainboard3-20 DRAM Timing ModeSetting to [Auto] enables DRAM CAS# Latency automatically to be determined byBIOS based on the configurations on

BIOS Setup3-211.If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] foroptimal system stability and performance. But if you are plague

1-5Getting StartedK9A2 Platinum V2 Series (MS-7376 v1.X)ATX MainboardJTPMBATT+AMD790FXVIA VT6308P(optional)JPWR1JPW1SYSFAN4CPUFAN1PCI_EX5JAUD1JCD1Audi

MS-7376 Mainboard3-22 Save Settings 1/ 2These items are used to save the settings set by yourself to CMOS. Load Settings 1/ 2These items are available

BIOS Setup3-23The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings tothe default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimi

MS-7376 Mainboard3-24BIOS Setting PasswordWhen you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:Type the password, up to six cha

C-1SATA RAIDSATA RAIDAppendix CThe SB600 and T3 (optional) integrate one SATA hostcontroller separately, and support RAID function forperformance and

MS-7376 MainboardC-2RAID ConfigurationCreating and deleting RAID set and performing other RAID setting up operations aredone in the RAID BIOS. During

C-3SATA RAIDView Drives AssignmentsThis window displays the model number, capacities and assignment of the drivesphysically attached to the SATA host

MS-7376 MainboardC-4Define LD (Creating RAID)The selection of the RAID configuration should be based upon factors includingperformance, data security,

C-5SATA RAID• Stripe Block Size, the default 64KB is best for most applications. RAID 0 or 10 only.• Gigabyte Boundary, allows use of slightly small

MS-7376 MainboardC-66. The LD creation is done, the screen shows the LD information as below.Press ESC key to the main screen.7. Press ESC key to exit

C-7SATA RAIDDelete LD (Deleting RAID)1. Select “Delete LD” on the main screen.2. Choose a LD No you want to delete and press “Del” or “Alt+D” delete t

2-1Hardware SetupHardware SetupChapter 2This chapter provides you with the information abouthardware setup procedures. While doing the installation,be

MS-7376 MainboardC-8Installing the RAID Driver (for bootable RAID Array)For Windows XP:1. After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the Window

C-9SATA RAIDInstalling the RAID Driver Under Windows(for Non-bootable RAID Array)1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive.2. The CD will auto-run an

2-2MS-7376 MainboardDDR2 DIMMs, p.2-6Back PanelI/O, p.2-9CPUFAN1, p.2-13ATX1, p.2-8IDE1, p.2-11JUSB1~3,p.2-15SATA1~6,p.2-12FDD1, p.2-11CPU, p.2-3J1394

2-3Hardware SetupThe mainboard supports AMD® Phenom/Athlon/Sempron processors. The mainboarduses a CPU socket called Socket AM2+ for easy CPU installa

2-4MS-7376 MainboardCPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2+1.Please turn off the power andunplug the power cord beforeinstalling the CPU.2.Pull th