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MSI K9N Neo V3 Series - User Manual

MSI K9N Neo V3 Series
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K9N Neo V2/ V3 Series
MS-7369 (V1.X) Mainboard
G52-73691X1

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MSI K9N Neo V3 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorATX
Socket TypeAM2
Max Memory8GB
AudioRealtek ALC888
LAN ChipsetRealtek RTL8201CL
Max. LAN Speed10/100Mbps
CPU TypeAMD Athlon 64/Athlon 64 FX/Athlon 64 X2/Sempron
Memory Slots4
Memory StandardDDR2 800
Expansion Slots1 x PCIe x16, 2 x PCIe x1, 3 x PCI
SATA Ports4
IDE1 x ATA133
Audio Ports6 Ports

Summary

Safety Instructions

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Mainboard Specifications

Details the technical specifications of the MS-7369 mainboard, including processor, chipset, memory, LAN, and audio.

Mainboard Layout

Illustrates the physical layout of the MS-7369 ATX mainboard, labeling key components and connectors.

Packing Checklist

Lists the items included in the mainboard package, such as cables, CD, and I/O shield.

Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

Provides instructions for installing the CPU, including important notes on preventing overheating and handling.

Memory

Explains how to install DDR2 memory modules and details the dual-channel mode population rules.

Power Supply

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

Connectors

Describes various connectors on the mainboard, including Floppy Disk Drive, IDE, and SATA connectors.

Slots

Details the PCI Express and PCI slots, their specifications, and interrupt request routing.

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Entering Setup

Explains how to enter the BIOS setup utility by pressing the DEL key during POST.

Standard CMOS Features

Covers basic system configurations like date, time, and IDE/SATA device settings.

Advanced BIOS Features

Details advanced BIOS settings related to boot sector protection, logo display, and boot sequence.

Integrated Peripherals

Explains how to configure onboard peripherals like USB, LAN, and IDE/SATA controllers.

Power Management Setup

Covers ACPI functions, standby states, and wake-up event settings for power saving.

Frequency;Voltage Control

Allows adjustment of CPU and DRAM frequencies, voltages, and other performance-related settings.

Appendix A Realtek ALC888 Audio

Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver

Step-by-step guide for installing the Realtek HD Audio driver for Windows operating systems.

Software Configuration

Explains how to use the HD Audio Configuration utility for multi-channel audio features.

Mixer

Details how to adjust audio volumes for playback and recording, including multi-stream functionality.

Audio I;O

Guides the user in configuring speaker outputs for different channel modes and speaker setups.

Test Speakers

Describes how to test individual speakers for functionality and proper connection.

Appendix B nVidia RAID

RAID Configuration

Outlines the basic steps for configuring NVRAID arrays, including non-bootable and bootable setups.

Installing the RAID Driver (for bootable RAID Array)

Instructions for installing the NVIDIA RAID driver during Windows XP setup for bootable arrays.

Initializing and Using the Disk Array

Details on initializing and converting disk arrays under Windows using Computer Management.

Rebuilding a RAID Array

Explains the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in a fault-tolerant array.

Synchronizing a RAID Array

Describes how to force a rebuild of redundancy or parity for fault-tolerant RAID arrays.

Appendix C nVidia System Driver

nVidia System Driver Installation

Guide for installing the NVIDIA System Driver and NVIDIA IDE SW Driver for Windows.

Appendix D Dual Core Center

Main

Overview of the Dual Core Center utility, its requirements, and basic functions.

DOT (Dynamic OverClocking)

Explains the Dynamic Overclocking Technology for automatic CPU/GPU performance boosting.

Clock

Details how to monitor and adjust CPU, FSB, GPU, and memory clocks for performance tuning.

Voltage

Guides users on monitoring and adjusting system voltages for overclocking purposes.

FAN Speed

Describes how to read and adjust fan speeds for optimal system cooling.

User Profile

Allows users to define, save, and load custom profiles for clock, fan speed, and voltage settings.

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