MSI K8N Neo3 MS-7135 User manual

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MS-7135(v1.X)ATXMainboard
EnglishVersion
G52-M7135X4
K8NNeo3Series
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ManualRev:1.2
ReleaseDate:Feb.2005
FCC-BRadio Frequency Interference Statement
ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaclassB
digital device,pursuanttopart15ofthe FCCrules.Theselimitsaredesigned to
provide reasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferencewhentheequipmentis
operated inacommercial environment.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcan
radiateradiofrequencyenergyand,if notinstalledand usedin accordancewiththe
instructionmanual,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.Opera-
tionof thisequipmentin aresidentialareaislikelytocauseharmful interference,in
whichcasetheuserwill berequiredtocorrecttheinterferenceathisownexpense.
Notice1
Thechangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsible for
compliancecould void theuser sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
Notice2
Shieldedinterfacecablesand A.C.powercord,ifany,mustbeusedinorderto
complywiththeemissionlimits.
VOIRLANOTICED INSTALLATIONAVANT DERACCORDERAU RESEAU.
Micro-StarInternational
MS-7135
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCC Rules.Operationissubjecttothe
following twoconditions:
(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseharmful interference, and
(2)thisdevicemust accept anyinterferencereceived, including interferencethatmay
causeundesired operation.
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CopyrightNotice
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INTERNATIONAL.Wetakeeverycareinthe preparationof thisdocument, butno
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continualimprovementand wereservetherighttomakechangeswithoutnotice.
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RevisionHistory
Revision RevisionHistory Date
V1.2 Memory&utilityupdate Feb.2005
TechnicalSupport
Ifaproblemariseswithyoursystemandnosolutioncanbeobtainedfromtheuser s
manual,pleasecontactyourplaceofpurchaseorlocaldistributor.Alternatively,
pleasetrythefollowing helpresourcesforfurtherguidance.
Visit the MSIwebsiteforFAQ,technical guide,BIOSupdates,driverupdates,
andotherinformation: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/
faq/esc_faq_list.php
Contactourtechnicalstaff at: [e-mail]
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1. Alwaysread thesafetyinstructionscarefully.
2. KeepthisUser sManualforfuturereference.
3. Keepthisequipmentawayfromhumidity.
4. Laythisequipmentonareliableflatsurfacebeforesetting itup.
5. Theopeningsontheenclosureareforairconvectionhenceprotectstheequip-
mentfromoverheating. DONOTCOVERTHEOPENINGS.
6. Makesurethevoltageofthe powersourceandadjustproperly110/220Vbe-
foreconnectingtheequipmenttothepowerinlet.
7. Placethepowercordsuchawaythatpeoplecannotsteponit. Donotplace
anythingoverthepowercord.
8. AlwaysUnplug thePowerCordbeforeinsertinganyadd-oncardormodule.
9. All cautionsand warningsontheequipmentshouldbenoted.
10. Neverpouranyliquidintotheopeningthatcoulddamage orcauseelectrical
shock.
11. If anyof thefollowing situationsarises, gettheequipmentcheckedbyaservice
personnel:
†Thepowercordorplugisdamaged.
†Liquidhaspenetratedintotheequipment.
†Theequipmenthasbeenexposedtomoisture.
†The equipmenthasnotworkwelloryoucannotgetitworkaccording to
User sManual.
†Theequipmenthasdroppedanddamaged.
†Theequipmenthasobvioussign of breakage.
12.DONOTLEAVETHISEQUIPMENTINANENVIRONMENTUNCONDITIONED,STOR-
AGETEMPERATUREABOVE600C(1400F),IT MAYDAMAGETHEEQUIPMENT.
SafetyInstructions
CAUTION: Dangerofexplosionifbatteryisincorrectlyreplaced.
Replaceonlywiththe sameorequivalenttype recommendedbythe
manufacturer.
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CONTENTS
FCC-BRadioFrequencyInterferenceStatement..........................................................ii
CopyrightNotice...............................................................................................................iii
Trademarks......................................................................................................................iii
RevisionHistory...............................................................................................................iii
TechnicalSupport............................................................................................................iii
SafetyInstructions.........................................................................................................iv
Chapter1.Getting Started.....................................................................................1-1
MainboardSpecifications....................................................................................1-2
MainboardLayout................................................................................................1-5
MSISpecialFeatures...........................................................................................1-6
LiveMonitor™..............................................................................................1-6
LiveBIOS™/LiveDriver™............................................................................1-7
CoreCenter(forAMDK8Processor).........................................................1-8
Packing Checklist................................................................................................1-10
Chapter2.HardwareSetup...................................................................................2-1
QuickComponentsGuide....................................................................................2-2
CentralProcessing Unit: CPU...............................................................................2-3
CPUInstallation ProceduresforSocket 754...............................................2-4
Installing AMDAthlon64 CPUCoolerSet......................................................2-5
Memory.................................................................................................................2-7
MemoryPopulation Rules.............................................................................2-7
InstallingDDRModules.................................................................................2-8
PowerSupply.......................................................................................................2-9
ATX24-PinPowerConnector: JWR1..........................................................2-9
ATX12VPowerConnector: JPW1.............................................................2-9
ImportantNotificationaboutPowerIssue.................................................2-10
BackPanel...........................................................................................................2-11
Connectors.........................................................................................................2-12
FloppyDiskDriveConnector:FDD1...........................................................2-12
FanPowerConnectors:CFAN1/ SFAN1/NBFAN1.................................2-12
ATA133 HardDiskConnectors: IDE1&IDE2.............................................2-13
SerialATAConnectors: SATA1~SATA4....................................................2-14
CD-InConnector: J1...................................................................................2-15
FrontPanelAudioConnector: JAUD1.......................................................2-15
FrontPanelConnectors:JFP1,JFP2.........................................................2-16
SerialPortHeader: JCOM1........................................................................2-16
ChassisIntrusion SwitchConnector:JCI1................................................2-17
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FrontUSB Connectors:JUSB1, JUSB2,JUSB3.......................................2-17
Jumpers/Buttons................................................................................................2-18
ClearCMOSButton: SW_BAT1.................................................................2-18
Slots....................................................................................................................2-19
PCI(PeripheralComponent Interconnect)ExpressSlots.........................2-19
PCI(PeripheralComponentInterconnect)Slots.......................................2-19
AGR(AdvanceGraphicsRiser)Slot........................................................2-20
CompatibleVGACardList..........................................................................2-20
PCIInterruptRequest Routing....................................................................2-22
Chapter3.BIOSSetup.............................................................................................3-1
EnteringSetup......................................................................................................3-2
ControlKeys.................................................................................................3-2
Getting Help..................................................................................................3-3
TheMain Menu.....................................................................................................3-4
StandardCMOSFeatures...................................................................................3-6
AdvancedBIOSFeatures...................................................................................3-8
AdvancedChipsetFeatures..............................................................................3-11
Integrated Peripherals........................................................................................3-12
PowerManagementSetup................................................................................3-17
PNP/PCIConfigurations......................................................................................3-20
H/WMonitor........................................................................................................3-22
Cell Menu............................................................................................................3-24
LoadFail-Safe/Optimized Defaults....................................................................3-30
BIOSSetting Password.....................................................................................3-31
Chapter4.Introduction toDigiCell......................................................................4-1
Main......................................................................................................................4-2
Introduction:..................................................................................................4-2
H/WDiagnostic.....................................................................................................4-4
Communication.....................................................................................................4-5
SoftwareAccess Point.......................................................................................4-6
Terminology..................................................................................................4-6
AccessPointMode......................................................................................4-7
WLANCardMode.........................................................................................4-8
LiveUpdate..........................................................................................................4-9
MEGASTICK.......................................................................................................4-10
BasicFunction............................................................................................4-10
Non-Unicodeprogramssupported............................................................4-12
CoreCenter(forAMDK8Processor)...............................................................4-14
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AudioSpeakerSetting.......................................................................................4-16
PoweronAgent.................................................................................................4-18
PowerOff /Restart...................................................................................4-19
AutoLogin..................................................................................................4-20
AppendixA:Using 2-,4-&6-ChannelAudio Function....................................A-1
InstallingtheAudioDriver....................................................................................A-2
Installation forWindows2000/XP...............................................................A-2
SoftwareConfiguration.......................................................................................A-4
Sound Effect................................................................................................A-4
Equalizer.......................................................................................................A-6
SpeakerConfiguration.................................................................................A-7
SpeakerTest................................................................................................A-8
HRTFDemo.................................................................................................A-10
General.......................................................................................................A-11
Using2-,4-&6-ChannelAudio Function........................................................A-12
AppendixB:nVIDIARAIDIntroduction................................................................B-1
Introduction...........................................................................................................B-2
SystemRequirement....................................................................................B-2
RAIDArrays..................................................................................................B-2
SummaryofRAIDConfigurations................................................................B-3
BasicConfigurationInstructions.................................................................B-3
Setting UptheNVRAIDBIOS........................................................................B-3
RAIDConfiguration...............................................................................................B-3
Installingthe NVIDIARAIDSoftwareUnderWindows................................B-7
NVIDIARAIDUtilityInstallation..............................................................................B-7
Installingthe RAIDDriver(forbootable RAIDArray)...................................B-8
InitializingandUsingthe Disk Array...........................................................B-11
RAIDDrivesManagement..................................................................................B-12
Viewing RAIDArrayConfigurations..........................................................B-12
SettingUpaSpareRAIDDisk....................................................................B-15
RebuildingaRAIDMirroredArray..............................................................B-21
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Getting Started
Chapter1.Getting
Started
Getting Started
Thankyouforchoosingthe K8NNeo3 (MS-7135)v1.XATX
mainboard. The K8NNeo3 mainboardisbased on nVIDIA®nForce4-
4X chipsetforoptimalsystemefficiency. Designedtofit theadvanced
AMD®K8Athlon64 processor, the K8NNeo3 mainboarddeliversa
high performanceand professionaldesktopplatformsolution.

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MS-7135ATX Mainboard
MainboardSpecifications
CPU
†SupportsSocket-754 forAMDK8Athlon64 processor
†Supportsupto3700+Athlon64 processororhigher
(ForthelatestinformationaboutCPU,pleasevisit http://www.msi.com.tw/pro-
gram/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)
Chipset
†nVIDIA®nForce4-4X
-HyperTransportlinktotheAMDAthlon64CPU
-Supportssingle-channelDDR333/400 memory
-SupportsPCIExpress x16/x1interface
-TwoindependentSATAcontrollers,forfourdrives
-Dual UltraATA133/100/66IDEcontrollers
-Supportshigh-speedUSB2.0ports
Main Memory
†Supportssingle-channel,four-memory-bankDDR333/400usingtwo184-pinDDR
DIMMs
†Supportsamaximummemorysizeup to2GBwithout ECC
†Supports2.5vDDR SDRAMDIMM
(Forthe updatedsupporting memorymodules,pleasevisit http://www.msi.com.
tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php)
Slots
†OnePCIExpressx16 slot(PCIExpressBusspecificationv1.0acompliant)
†OnePCIExpressx1slot (PCIExpress Busspecificationv1.0acompliant)
†Three 32-bitMaster3.3V/5VPCIBusslots
†OneAGR(AdvanceGraphics Riser) slotforcompatibleAGPVGAcards
(Formoredetailedinformation on compatibleAGPVGAcards, pleasereferto
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd_index.php)
OnboardIDE
†Dual IDEcontrollerson thenVIDIA®nForce4-4XchipsetprovidesIDEHDD/CD-
ROMwithPIO, BusMasterandUltraDMA133/100/66operation modes
†Can connect upto4IDEdevices
OnboardSerial ATA
†Supports4SATAportswithup to150MB/stransferrate
MSIRemindsYou...
TocreateabootableRAIDvolumeforaWindows2000 environment,
Microsoft sWindows2000 ServicePack4(SP4)isrequired.Asthe
end usercannotbootwithout SP4,acombination installation CD must
be created beforeattemptingtoinstall theoperating systemontothe
bootableRAIDvolume.

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Getting Started
USBInterface
†10USBports
-ControlledbynForce4-4Xchipset
-4portsin therearI/O,6portsviatheexternalbracket
NVRAID(Software)
†Supportsup to4SATAand 4ATA133 Harddrives
-RAID0,1,0+1,orJBODsupported
-RAIDfunctionavailable forPATA133+SATAH/Ddrives
LAN
†MarvellPHY88E1111GigabitEthernetchip (Optional)
†Realtek8201 CL10/100Mb/sEthernet chip (Optional)
Audio
†RealTekALC655 6-channelsoftwareaudiocodec
-CompliancewithAC97 v2.3spec.
-MeetsPC2001 audioperformancerequirement
On-BoardPeripherals
†On-BoardPeripheralsinclude:
-1floppyportsupports1FDD with360K, 720K,1.2M,1.44Mand 2.88Mbytes
-2serialports
-1parallelportsupportingSPP/EPP/ECPmode
-10USB2.0ports(Rear*4/ Front*6)
-1Audio(Line-In/Line-Out/MIC)port
-1RJ-45LANjack
-1CD-Inpinheader
-2IDEportssupport 4IDEdevices
-4serialATAports
BIOS
†ThemainboardBIOSprovides “Plug &Play”BIOSwhichdetectstheperipheral
devicesandexpansioncardsoftheboardautomatically.
†ThemainboardprovidesaDesktopManagementInterface(DMI)functionwhich
recordsyourmainboardspecifications.
†SupportsbootfromLAN,USBDevice1.1&2.0,andSATAHDD.
Tocreatethe combinationinstallation CD,pleaserefertothefollowing
website:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/
sp4/HFdeploy.htm