MSI K9VGM-V Series 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.
4 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
4 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
4 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4 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-7253
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation
G52-72531X1

MSI K9VGM-V Series Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Socket Type	Socket AM2
IDE	1 x ATA133
LAN Chipset	Realtek RTL8201CL
Max LAN Speed	10/100 Mbps
Chipset	VIA K8M890
Memory Slots	2
Memory Standard	DDR2
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe x1, 2 x PCI
Audio	Realtek ALC883

Summary

FCC Compliance and Notices

Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Details FCC limits for Class B digital devices and protection against harmful interference.

Notice 1

States that unauthorized modifications can void user's authority to operate equipment.

Notice 2

Specifies use of shielded cables and AC power cord for emission limits.

Copyright and Revision Information

Copyright Notice

States material is intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL.

Trademarks

Lists registered trademarks belonging to their respective owners.

Revision History

Documents the revision history of the manual.

Safety Instructions and Precautions

General Safety Precautions

Lists 12 instructions for safe equipment handling and operation.

Battery Replacement Warning

Warns about explosion danger if battery is replaced incorrectly.

Battery Recycling

Advises collecting waste batteries separately for recycling or special disposal.

WEEE Environmental Statement

Introduction to K9VGM -V Series

Product Introduction

Introduces the K9VGM -V Series mainboard and its features.

Motherboard Layout Diagram

Diagram showing the physical layout of the mainboard components.

System Specifications

Core Components

Details CPU, Chipset, and Main Memory specifications.

Expansion and Storage

Covers Slots (PCI-E, PCI) and Storage (IDE, SATA) interfaces.

On-Board Peripherals

Lists external and internal connectivity ports.

Additional System Specifications

Audio and LAN Details

Describes Audio codec, LAN controller, and BIOS.

Dimension and Mounting

Specifies Micro-ATX form factor and mounting holes.

Rear Panel Connectors

Hardware Setup Guide

CPU Installation

Covers CPU socket, installation, and cooler mounting.

Overheating and Overclocking Cautions

Warns about overheating and provides overclocking caution.

CPU Cooler Installation Steps

Memory Module Installation

DDR II Module Installation

Step-by-step guide for inserting DDR II memory modules into slots.

Power Connectors

ATX 24-Pin Connector (ATX1)

Details connection for the ATX 24-pin power supply.

ATX 12V Connector (JPW1)

Provides 12V power to the CPU.

Storage and Drive Interface Connectors

Floppy and IDE Connectors

Covers FDD1 for floppy drives and IDE1/IDE2 for hard drives/CD-ROMs.

Serial ATA Connectors (SATA1/SATA2)

Details two SATA interface ports for hard disk drives.

Audio and Digital Interface Connectors

CD-In and SPDIF-Out Connectors

Covers CD-ROM audio connector (JCD1) and SPDIF digital audio interface.

Internal Connectors and Headers

IrDA Infrared Module Header (JIR1)

Connector for IrDA Infrared module, configurable via BIOS.

Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector (JC1)

Connects to a 2-pin chassis switch for security.

Fan Power Connectors (CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN)

Connectors for CPU and system fans, supporting +12V.

Front Panel Connectors (JFP1)

Connectors for front panel switches and LEDs.

Front Panel Audio and USB Headers

Front Panel Audio Connector (JAUD1)

Connects to the front panel audio output and input.

Front USB Connectors (JUSB1/JUSB2)

Provides headers for two USB 2.0 ports.

Serial Port and CMOS Clear Functionality

Serial Port Connector (COM2)

Details the 9-pin male DIN connector for serial communication.

Clear CMOS Jumper (JCLR1)

Procedure to clear system configuration data from CMOS RAM.

PCI Express and PCI Slot Information

PCI Express x16 and x1 Slots

Details the PCI Express slots for high-bandwidth expansion cards.

PCI Slot Configuration

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots

Describes the standard PCI slots for expansion cards.

PCI Interrupt Request Routing

Explains the IRQ routing for PCI slots.

BIOS Setup Utility

Entering BIOS Setup

Instructions on how to access the BIOS setup utility.

Main BIOS Setup Page

Overview of the main BIOS setup menu options.

Basic System Configuration Menus

Descriptions for Standard CMOS, Advanced BIOS, and Chipset features.

Advanced BIOS Setup Options

Integrated Peripherals and Power Management

Settings for integrated peripherals and power management.

PnP/PCI Configuration and H/W Monitor

Configuration for PnP/PCI and system hardware monitoring.

Cell Menu for Overclocking

Options for CPU/AGP frequency, voltage control, and overclocking.

BIOS Setup - Saving and Loading

BIOS Setting Password

Allows setting a password for BIOS access.

Save & Exit Setup

Saves changes to CMOS and exits the setup utility.

Exit Without Saving

Discards changes and exits the setup utility.

Load Optimized Defaults

Loads factory default settings for stable performance.