MSI K9N Neo V3 Series User Manual

iK9N Neo V2/ V3 SeriesMS-7369 (V1.X) MainboardG52-73691X1

1-1Getting StartedGetting StartedChapter 1Thank you for choosing the K9N Neo V2/ V3 Series(MS-7369 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The K9N Neo V2/ V3Series mainb

MS-7369 MainboardB-24During the rebuilding process, the NVRAID Management utility screen shows thestatus under the System Tasks and Details sections.M

B-25nVidia RAIDSynchronizing a RAID ArraySynchronizing an array will force a rebuild of redundancy or parity. The operation isapplicable to any fault

C-1nVidia System DrivernVidia System DriverAppendix CMSI provides a setup CD along with your mainboard,which contains the required drivers for your sy

MS-7369 MainboardC-2Click on the Driver tab and the screen below will display.NVIDIA System DriverThis driver is only available for Windows 2000 and W

C-3nVidia System Driver2.Then the following screen displays the available components to install. All thecomponents shown here will be selected to be i

MS-7369 MainboardC-45.Then the following screen displays the installation of NVIDIA IDE SW Driver. ClickYes to continue.6.The following screen indicat

C-5nVidia System Driver1. Click on the Utility tab and the screen below will display.2. Then click on the NVIDIA Utility tab and the screen below will

D-1Dual Core CenterDual Core CenterDual Core Center, the most useful and powerful utilitythat MSI has spent much research and efforts todevelop, helps

D-2MS-7369 MainboardActivating Dual Core CenterOnce you have your Dual Core Center installed (locate the setup source file in thesetup CD accompanying

D-3Dual Core CenterMainBefore using this utility, we have to remind you: only when installing the MSIV044 (V044 has to install with the version 8.26 o

MS-7369 Mainboard1-2Processor Support- AMD® Athlon 64/ 64X2 & Sempron in the socket AM2 package(For the latest information about CPU, please visit

D-4MS-7369 MainboardAV/ Game/ Office/ Silence/ CoolMSI provides five common settings for different environments. The settingshad been set to optimal v

D-5Dual Core CenterDOT (Dynamic OverClocking)Dynamic Overclocking Technology is an automatic overclocking function, included inthe MSITM’s newly devel

D-6MS-7369 MainboardClockIn the Clock sub-menu, you can see clock status (including FSB/ CPU clock ofmainboard and GPU/ memory clock of graphics card)

D-7Dual Core CenterVoltageIn the Voltage sub-menu, you can see voltage status (including Vcore, memory, GPUvoltage... etc.) of your system, and you ca

D-8MS-7369 MainboardFAN SpeedIn the FAN Speed sub-menu, you can read fan status of your system. Select higherspeed for better cooling effect. There ar

D-9Dual Core CenterTemperatureIn the Temperature sub-menu, you can see temperature status of your system.On the underside, it shows the graphs of the

D-10MS-7369 MainboardUser ProfileIn the User Profile sub-menu, click the setting button that besides the user profilebar, and the next screen will app

D-11Dual Core CenterUse the draw bar to set the max system temperature. When the system temperatureexceeds the threshold you defined, the system will

1-3Getting StartedFloppy- 1 floppy port- Supports 1 FDD with 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MBConnectorsBack panel- 1 PS/2 mouse port- 1 PS/2 key

MS-7369 Mainboard1-4K9N Neo V2/ K9N Neo V3 Series(MS-7369 v1.X) ATX MainboardMainboard LayoutTop : mouse Bottom:keyboardTop : Parallel PortBottom: COM

1-5Getting StartedPacking ChecklistPower CableSATA CableUser’s GuideMSI motherboardMSI Driver/Utility CD* The pictures are for reference only and may

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

2-2MS-7369 MainboardDDR2 DIMMs, p.2-6JFP1, p.2-17Back PanelI/O, p.2-10IDE1, p.2-12PCI Slots,p.2-19SATA1~4,p.2-13SYSFAN2,p.2-14FDD1, p.2-12PCIE x16 slo

2-3Hardware SetupThe mainboard supports AMD® Athlon64/ 64x2 & Sempron processors. The mainboarduses a CPU socket called Socket AM2 for easy CPU in

2-4MS-7369 MainboardCPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM21.Please turn off the power andunplug the power cord beforeinstalling the CPU.2.Pull the

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

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2-6MS-7369 MainboardMemoryDDR2240-pin, 1.8V1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM42 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM43 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM464x2=128 pin56x2=112 pinThese

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-7369 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 SetupImportant Notification about Power IssueNForce chipset is very sensitive to ESD (Electrostatic Discharge), therefore thisissue mostly

2-10MS-7369 MainboardBack PanelKeyboardUSB PortLine-InMouseLANParallel PortRS-OutCS-OutSS-OutLine-OutMicSerial Port Mouse/Keyboard ConnectorThe standa

2-11Hardware Setup USB PortThe USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard,mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. A

2-12MS-7369 MainboardConnectorsFloppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive.IDE Co

2-13Hardware SetupSATA4SATA2ImportantPlease do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise,data loss may occur during transmission.S

2-14MS-7369 MainboardChassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis isopened, t

2-15Hardware SetupFront Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant withIntel® Front Panel

iiiSafety InstructionsCAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by th

2-16MS-7369 MainboardFront USB Connector: JUSB1 / JUSB2 / JUSB3This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for con-n

2-17Hardware SetupPIN 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 LE

2-18MS-7369 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 SetupSlotsPCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express SlotThe PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card.The

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

3-2MS-7369 MainboardEntering SetupImportant1.The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are undercontinuous update for better system

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

3-4MS-7369 Mainboard Standard CMOS FeaturesUse this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced BIOS FeaturesUse this menu

3-5BIOS Setup Load Optimized DefaultsUse this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifi-cally for optimal performance

3-6MS-7369 MainboardThe items in Standard CMOS Features Menu includes some basic setup items. Usethe arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the

ivFCC-B Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has beentested and found to complywith the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant t

3-7BIOS Setup Device/ Vendor/ SizeIt will showing the device information that you connected to the IDE/SATAconnectors. LBA/Large ModeThis allows you t

3-8MS-7369 Mainboard Boot Sector ProtectionThis function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users orcomputer viruses. When e

3-9BIOS Setup MPS Table VersionThis field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version tobe used for the operating system. Y

3-10MS-7369 Mainboard USB ControllerThis setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. USB Device Legacy SupportSelect [Enabled] if

3-11BIOS Setup On-Chip IDE ControllerThis item allows you to enable/ disable the IDE controller. PCI IDE BusMasterThis item allows you to enable/ disa

3-12MS-7369 Mainboard ACPI FunctionThis item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power ManagementInterface) Function. If your operatin

3-13BIOS Setup Power Button FunctionThis feature sets the function of the power button. Settings are:[Power Off] The power button functions as normal

3-14MS-7369 Mainboard PCI Latency TimerThis item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takesover. When set to higher value

3-15BIOS Setup IRQ Resource SetupPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears. IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15These items spec

3-16MS-7369 Mainboard Chassis IntrusionThe field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion statusand issuing a warning messag

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3-17BIOS Setup Current CPU/ DRAM FrequencyThese items show the current clocks of CPU and Memory speed. Read-only. AMD Cool’n’QuietThe Cool’n’ Quiet te

3-18MS-7369 Mainboard Adjust CPU FSB FrequencyThis item allows you to select the CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency (in MHz). Adjust CPU RatioThis ite

3-19BIOS Setup ROW to ROW Delay (TRRD)When the MCT Timing Mode sets to [Manual], the field is adjustable. Specifiesthe active-to-active delay of diffe

3-20MS-7369 MainboardThe two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings tothe default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The

3-21BIOS SetupBIOS Setting PasswordWhen you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:Type the password, up to six characters

A-1Realtek ALC888 AudioRealtek ALC888 AudioAppendix AThe Realtek ALC888 provides 10-channel DAC that si-multaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2

MS-7369 MainboardA-2You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC888 codec to function properly beforeyou can get access to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- channel or

A-3Realtek ALC888 Audio3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver.Click hereSelect thisoption4. Click Finish to restart the sys

MS-7369 MainboardA-4After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channel audiofeature now. Click the audio icon from

A-5Realtek ALC888 AudioSound EffectEnvironment SimulationYou will be able to enjoy different sound experience by pulling down the arrow,totally 23 kin

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MS-7369 MainboardA-6SaveThe settings are savedpermanently for futureuseReset10 bands of equalizerwould go back to the de-fault settingEnable / Disable

A-7Realtek ALC888 AudioRaise the keyLower the keyRemove thehuman voiceFrequently Used Equalizer SettingRealtek recognizes the needs that you might hav

MS-7369 MainboardA-8MixerIn the Mixer part, you may adjust the volumes of the rear and front panels individually.1. Adjust VolumeYou can adjust the vo

A-9Realtek ALC888 AudioWhen you are playing the first audio source (for example: use Windows MediaPlayer to play DVD/VCD), the output will be played f

MS-7369 MainboardA-103. Playback controlPlayback deviceThis function is to let you freely decide which ports tooutput the sound. And this is essential

A-11Realtek ALC888 Audio4. Recording controlRecording device-Realtek HDA Primary input-Mic in at front panel (Green)MuteYou may choose to mute single

MS-7369 MainboardA-12Audio I/OIn this tab, you can easily configure your multi-channel audio function and speakers.You can choose a desired multi-chan

A-13Realtek ALC888 AudioConnector SettingsClick to access connector settings.Disable front panel jack detection (option)Jack detection function only

MS-7369 MainboardA-14S/PDIF (optional, for HDMI graphics card only)Short for Sony/Philips Digital Interface, a standard audio file transfer format. S/

A-15Realtek ALC888 AudioTest SpeakersYou can select the speaker by clicking it to test its functionality. The one you selectwill light up and make tes

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MS-7369 MainboardA-16MicrophoneIn this tab you may set the function of the microphone. Select the Noise Suppres-sion to remove the possible noise duri

A-17Realtek ALC888 Audio3D Audio DemoIn this tab you may adjust your 3D positional audio before playing 3D audio applica-tions like gaming. You may al

MS-7369 MainboardA-18InformationIn this tab it provides some information about this HD Audio Configuration utility,including Audio Driver Version, Dir

A-19Realtek ALC888 AudioConnecting the SpeakersWhen you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the softwareutility, connect your s

MS-7369 MainboardA-20n 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output1 Line In2 Line Out (Front channels)3 MIC4 Line Out (Rear channels)5 No function6 No functio

A-21Realtek ALC888 Audion 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output1 Line In2 Line Out (Front channels)3 MIC4 Line Out (Rear channels)5 Line Out (Center and

MS-7369 MainboardA-22n 8-Channel Mode for 8-Speaker Output1 Line In2 Line Out (Front channels)3 MIC4 Line Out (Rear channels)5 Line Out (Center and Su

B-1nVidia RAIDnVidia RAIDAppendix BNVIDIA brings Redundant Array of Independent Disks(RAID) technology—which is used by the world’s lead-ing businesse

MS-7369 MainboardB-2IntroductionSystem RequirementOperating System SupportNVRAID supports the following operating systems:Windows XP/2000 & VistaR

B-3nVidia RAIDRAID ConfigurationBasic Configuration InstructionsThe following are the basic steps for configuring NVRAID:Non-Bootable RAID Array1. Cho

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MS-7369 MainboardB-4Understanding the “Define a New Array” WindowUse the Define a New Array window to• Select the RAID Mode• Set up the Striping Block

B-5nVidia RAIDUsing the Define a New Array WindowIf necessary, press the tab key to move from field to field until the appropriate field ishighlighted

MS-7369 MainboardB-6Completing the RAID BIOS Setup1.After assigning your RAID array disks, press F7. The Clear disk data promptappears.2.Press Y if yo

B-7nVidia RAIDInstalling the RAID Driver (for bootable RAID Array)1. After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the Windows CD, and theWindows

MS-7369 MainboardB-84.Press Enter to continue with Windows XP Installation. Be sure to leave the floppydisk inserted in the floppy drive until the blu

B-9nVidia RAIDNVIDIA RAID Utility InstallationInstalling the NVIDIA RAID Software Under Windows(for Non-bootable RAID Array)The existing Windows IDE P

MS-7369 MainboardB-10Initializing and Using the Disk ArrayThe RAID array is now ready to be initialized under Windows.1.Launch Computer Management by

B-11nVidia RAID5.Check the disk in the list if you want to make the array a dynamic disk, then clickNext. The Completing the Initialize and Convert Di

MS-7369 MainboardB-12There is an application called NVRAIDMAN which helps you perform the followingtasks of nVDIA RAID.• Viewing RAID Array Configurat

B-13nVidia RAIDSetting Up a Spare RAID DiskYou can designate a hard drive to be used as a spare drive for a RAID 1, RAID 0+1or RAID 5 array. The spare

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MS-7369 MainboardB-14Assigning a Dedicated DiskTo mark a disk as dedicated, or reserve it for use by a specific array,Step 1: Mark the Disk as a Free

B-15nVidia RAID3. Click Next.The RAID Array Selection page appears.4. From the Free Disk Selection page, select one of the two free disks available.Th

MS-7369 MainboardB-16Removing a Dedicated DiskOnce a dedicated disk has been assigned to a particular array, it can be removed atany time. To remove t

B-17nVidia RAIDMorphing From One RAID Array to AnotherIn a traditional RAID environment, when a user wants to change the current state ofa disk or a c

MS-7369 MainboardB-18Hot Plug ArrayWith respect to RAID, hot plugging is the ability to add a disk to a system safely andwithout causing problems for

B-19nVidia RAID2 Click Next and the following screen shot will appear:3 Connect the RAID disk that you want to use with any given RAID array.4 Click N

MS-7369 MainboardB-201 From the NVRAIDMAN window, right click on any available free disk and selectCreate Array as show in Figure below.2 The Create

B-21nVidia RAID8 Click OK. The Clearing System Data screen appears again with the Initialize Arraycheck box checked as shown below.9 Click Next, the

MS-7369 MainboardB-22Rebuilding a RAID ArrayRebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in thearray. This applies on

B-23nVidia RAID4. Click Next. The Disk Selection page appears.5. Select the drive that you want to rebuild by clicking it from the list, then click Ne