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MSI K9NGM Series User Manual

MSI K9NGM Series
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K9NGM/ K9NGM2 Series
MS-7252 (V1.X) Mainboard
G52-72521X1

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MSI K9NGM Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMSI
ModelK9NGM Series
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Instructions

Getting Started

Mainboard Specifications

Detailed specifications of the mainboard, including CPU, FSB, Chipset, Memory, LAN, IDE, SATA, RAID.

Mainboard Layout

Visual diagram identifying components and connectors on the motherboard.

Packing Checklist

Lists the items included in the motherboard package.

MSI Special Feature

Details on MSI's PC Alertâ„¢ 4 utility for monitoring hardware status.

Hardware Setup

Quick Components Guide

Diagram showing motherboard component locations and connector references.

CPU Installation

Guide to installing the CPU, including socket type and important precautions.

CPU Cooler Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU heatsink and fan.

Memory Installation

Explains DDRII memory installation and dual-channel configuration.

Power Supply Connectors

Details on ATX 24-pin and 12V power connector installation.

Back Panel Connectors

Description of the rear panel I/O ports and their functions.

Internal Connectors

Details on FDD, IDE, SATA, USB, audio, and front panel internal connectors.

Jumpers and Switches

Configuration of motherboard jumpers, including the CMOS clear jumper.

Expansion Slots

Details on PCI Express and PCI slot types and configurations.

BIOS Setup

Entering Setup

Instructions on how to access the BIOS setup utility.

Control Keys

Lists and explains the keyboard keys used for navigating the BIOS.

Main BIOS Menu

Overview and description of the main BIOS setup categories.

Standard CMOS Features

Configuration of basic system settings like date, time, and IDE devices.

Advanced BIOS Features

Setup for advanced BIOS options and boot sequence settings.

Advanced Chipset Features

Configuration of chipset registers for system performance optimization.

Integrated Peripherals

Settings for onboard devices such as USB, LAN, and Audio.

Power Management Setup

Configuration of ACPI and power saving features.

PNP/PCI Configurations

Settings for Plug and Play and PCI bus configurations.

H/W Monitor

Displays system hardware status like temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

Load Optimized Defaults

Resets BIOS settings to default values for optimal performance.

BIOS Setting Password

Allows setting a password to protect BIOS configuration.

Realtek ALC883 Audio

Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver

Step-by-step guide for installing the Realtek HD audio driver.

Software Configuration

How to configure audio settings using the Realtek HD Audio Manager.

Sound Effect

Customizing audio environments and equalizer settings.

Mixer

Adjusting volume levels for different audio channels and streams.

Audio I/O

Configuring speaker output and jack assignments for multi-channel audio.

Connector Settings

Options for front panel jack detection and rear/front output behavior.

S/PDIF

Settings for the Sony/Philips Digital Interface for digital audio.

Test Speakers

How to test individual speakers or run an automatic speaker test.

Microphone

Settings for noise suppression and echo cancellation for microphone input.

3D Audio Demo

Adjusting 3D positional audio and environmental effects.

Information

Displays information about the audio driver and utility.

TV-Out Function

Installing the TV-Out Bracket

Instructions for installing the TV-Out bracket onto the motherboard.

Connecting S-Video & HDTV Cables

Guides on connecting S-Video and HDTV cables for TV output.

Display Setup

Steps to configure display settings in Windows for TV-Out.

nVidia RAID

Introduction to nVidia RAID

Overview of NVIDIA RAID technology and its benefits.

RAID Configuration Steps

Guides users through the process of configuring NVRAID arrays.

Setting Up the NVRAID BIOS

Setting up RAID configurations within the system BIOS.

Install RAID Driver (Bootable Array)

Instructions for installing the RAID driver during Windows installation.

Install RAID Software (Non-Bootable Array)

Steps to install NVIDIA RAID software and IDE driver in Windows.

Initialize and Use Disk Array

Guide to initializing and managing RAID disk arrays within Windows.

NVRAID Management Utility

Overview of the NVRAIDMAN application for managing RAID arrays.

Configure Spare RAID Disk

Instructions for setting up spare disks for RAID arrays.

Assign Dedicated Disk

Process for assigning a specific disk as a dedicated spare for a RAID array.

Remove Dedicated Disk

Steps to remove a dedicated spare disk from a RAID array.

Convert RAID Array Type (Morphing)

Explains how to convert one RAID array type to another.

Hot Plug Array Management

Instructions for adding or removing disks from a RAID array without system interruption.

Initialize RAID Array

Guide to initializing RAID arrays for data consistency and performance.

Rebuild RAID Array

Process for restoring data on a failed drive in a fault-tolerant RAID array.

Synchronize RAID Array

Forcing a rebuild of redundancy or parity in RAID arrays.

nVidia System Driver

nVidia System Driver Installation

Detailed steps for installing NVIDIA System Drivers for Windows OS.

nVidia Utility Installation

Instructions for installing the nTune Utility for PC performance optimization.

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