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MSI K8NGM-V User Manual

MSI K8NGM-V
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MS-7207 (v2.X) Micro-ATX Mainboard
K8NGM2 Series
G52-M7207X5

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MSI K8NGM-V Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMSI
ModelK8NGM-V
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting Started

Mainboard Specifications

Details the technical specifications of the K8NGM2 Series mainboard, including CPU, chipset, memory, and slots.

On-Board Peripherals Overview

Lists and describes the various connectors and ports integrated onto the mainboard for connectivity.

Packing Checklist

Illustrates the typical items included in the mainboard package, noting variations based on purchase.

Hardware Setup Guide

Quick Components Guide

Provides a visual diagram of the mainboard with labels and page references for each component.

CPU Installation

Explains how to install the AMD Athlon64 processor and its cooling system, emphasizing safety precautions.

Memory Module Installation

Details the mainboard's memory slots and guidelines for installing DDR DIMM modules for dual-channel operation.

Power Supply Connectors

Describes the ATX 24-pin and 12V power connectors, including pin definitions and recommendations.

Back Panel Connectors

Details the rear I/O ports such as PS/2, VGA, USB, LAN, and audio jacks, with pin definitions.

Internal Connectors Guide

Explains various internal connectors like FDD, fan headers, IDE, SATA, audio, and panel connectors.

Expansion Slots

Describes the PCI Express and PCI slots, including interrupt request routing for expansion cards.

BIOS Setup Utility

Entering BIOS Setup

Instructions on how to enter the BIOS setup utility during system boot-up, including control keys.

Main Menu Navigation

Overview of the BIOS main menu structure and how to navigate through setup options.

Standard CMOS Features

Configuration settings for system date, time, and primary IDE/SATA devices.

Advanced Chipset Features

Detailed settings for chipset and memory configurations to optimize system performance.

Integrated Peripherals Configuration

Enables/disables onboard devices like USB, IEEE1394, audio, LAN, and IDE/SATA controllers.

Power Management Features

Settings for ACPI, standby states, power button functions, and wake-up events.

PNP/PCI Configurations

Configures Plug and Play (PnP) and PCI bus settings, including IRQ and DMA resource allocation.

H/W Monitor

Displays system status including CPU, fan speeds, voltages, and temperatures for hardware monitoring.

Introduction to DigiCell Utility

DigiCell Main Interface

Overview of the DigiCell utility's main screen and its various functional buttons.

Software Access Point Settings

Guides on configuring wireless network access point modes, security, and channels.

Live Update Function

Explains how to use Live Update to automatically detect and update BIOS, drivers, and utilities online.

PC Alert Monitoring

Describes the PC Alert feature for real-time monitoring of hardware status, temperatures, and fan speeds.

Power on Agent Configuration

Details how to schedule system power-on, power-off, and auto-execution of programs.

nVidia RAID Introduction

RAID System Requirements

Specifies the operating systems supported by NVRAID and outlines the different RAID array types.

Basic RAID Configuration

Step-by-step guide for configuring NVRAID arrays in the BIOS and installing necessary drivers.

RAID Array Management

Explains tasks like viewing configurations, setting spare disks, creating, deleting, and rebuilding RAID arrays.

Initializing RAID Arrays

Process for initializing RAID arrays, which erases data and prepares disks for consistent performance.

Rebuilding RAID Arrays

Instructions on restoring data from other drives in the array, applicable to fault-tolerant RAID levels.

Realtek ALC880 Audio Features

Audio Driver Installation

Guides on installing the Realtek HD Audio driver for Windows 2000/XP to enable multi-channel audio.

Audio Software Configuration

Details how to activate HD Audio Configuration and adjust sound settings via the system tray or Control Panel.

Mixer and Volume Controls

Explains how to adjust individual speaker volumes, enable multi-stream playback, and use mixer settings.

Audio Output Configuration (AudioIO)

Guides on configuring speaker output channels (2/4/6/8-channel) and 'retasking' jacks for different functions.

Microphone Settings

Options for enhancing microphone input, including noise suppression and acoustic echo cancellation.

TV-Out Functionality Setup

Installing the TV-Out Bracket

Step-by-step instructions for physically installing the TV-Out bracket onto the mainboard and system case.

Connecting Video Cables

Guides on connecting S-Video, RCA, and HDTV cables from the TV-Out bracket to a display device.

Display Setup for TV Output

Procedures for configuring display settings in Windows XP to enable and optimize TV-Out output.

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