MSI K9AGM4 User Manual

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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed below.
n Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
n Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
n Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
n Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician for help.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with
the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’NSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
Micro-Star International
MS-7373
G52-73731X1

MSI K9AGM4 Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Socket	Socket AM2
Chipset	AMD 690G
Memory Type	DDR2
Max Memory	8GB
Memory Slots	4
Expansion Slots	2 x PCI
Storage Interface	4 x SATA 3Gb/s
USB Ports	8 x USB 2.0
Audio	Realtek ALC888
LAN	Realtek RTL8111B
Graphics	Integrated ATI Radeon X1250

Summary

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Notice 1

Changes not approved by party responsible for compliance could void user's authority to operate equipment.

Notice 2

Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord must be used to comply with emission limits.

Safety Instructions

Introduction

Layout

Diagram showing the placement of key components and connectors on the motherboard.

Specifications

Processor Support

Details supported AMD processors for the Socket AM2 package and CPU fan header.

Supported FSB

Specifies the supported Front Side Bus speed, which is 1000 MHz.

Chipset

Identifies the North Bridge (RS690V) and South Bridge (SB600) chipsets used.

Memory Support

Outlines compatibility with DDR2 memory modules, including speed and capacity limits.

LAN

Describes the supported Fast Ethernet controllers for network connectivity.

Audio

Details the integrated audio chip and its features, like 5.1-channel output.

IDE

Lists the IDE port details and supported data transfer modes.

SATA

Specifies the number of SATAII ports and their data transfer capabilities.

Floppy

Mentions the floppy port and supported disk drive capacities.

Connectors

Lists external and on-board connectors for peripherals and internal devices.

Slots

Details the available expansion slots, including PCI Express and PCI slots.

Form Factor

Specifies the motherboard's physical dimensions and type, Micro-ATX.

Mounting

Indicates the number of mounting holes for securing the motherboard.

Rear Panel

Hardware Setup

CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU into the Socket AM2, including lever operation.

Installing AMD Socket AM2 CPU Cooler Set

Instructions for attaching the CPU cooler and fan, emphasizing proper heat dissipation.

Installing Memory Modules

Guide on how to correctly insert memory modules into the DIMM slots, noting orientation.

Component Connections

Details various power and data connectors like ATX, IDE, SATA, and Fan headers.

BIOS Setup

Main Page

Overview of the BIOS setup utility's main screen and navigation keys.

Standard CMOS Features

Menu for basic system configurations like time, date, and hard disk settings.

Advanced BIOS Features

Menu for configuring special enhanced features of the BIOS.

Integrated Peripherals

Menu to specify settings for integrated peripheral devices.

Power Management Setup

Menu to configure power management settings for the system.

PnP/PCI Configurations

Configuration options for Plug and Play and PCI devices.

H/W Monitor

Displays system status including CPU, fan speeds, and warnings.

Frequency/Voltage Control

Menu to adjust CPU and memory frequencies and voltages.

Load Optimized Defaults

Resets BIOS to factory default settings for stable performance.

BIOS Setting Password

Allows setting a password to protect BIOS settings.

Save & Exit Setup

Saves current BIOS settings and exits the setup utility.

Exit Without Saving

Abandons all changes and exits the BIOS setup utility.

Frequency/Voltage Control Details

Current CPU Frequency

Displays the current operating frequency of the CPU (read-only).

Current DRAM Frequency

Displays the current operating frequency of the system memory (read-only).

AMD Cool'n'Quiet

Enables dynamic adjustment of CPU speed and power consumption.

Advance DRAM Configuration

Allows configuration of DRAM timings, including CAS Latency.

FSB/Memory Ratio

Manually adjust the ratio between the Front Side Bus and memory frequencies.

Adjusted DDR Memory Frequency

Shows the adjusted DDR memory frequency after applying settings (read-only).

Auto Disable PCI Frequency

Turns off clocks for empty PCI slots to minimize electromagnetic interference.

Spread Spectrum

Reduces EMI by modulating clock pulses, impacting stability if overclocking.