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MSI MS-7250 K9N Platinum Series User Manual

MSI MS-7250 K9N Platinum Series
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K9N Platinum Series
MS-7250 (V1.X) Mainboard
G52-72501X2

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MSI MS-7250 K9N Platinum Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelMS-7250 K9N Platinum Series
Form FactorATX
CPU SocketSocket AM2
ChipsetNVIDIA nForce 570 SLI
Memory Slots4
Max Memory8 GB
Memory StandardDDR2 800/667/533
Supported CPUsAMD Athlon 64, Athlon 64 X2, Sempron
Expansion Slots2 x PCI-E x16 2 x PCI-E x1 3 x PCI
Storage4 x SATA 3Gb/s
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 0+1
AudioRealtek ALC883
USB Ports10 x USB 2.0 (6 rear, 4 via headers)

Summary

Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Important guidelines for safe handling and operation of the equipment.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Mainboard Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the K9N Platinum Series mainboard.

Mainboard Layout Overview

Visual guide to the physical arrangement of components on the mainboard.

Packing Checklist

List of items included in the mainboard package.

Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

Quick Components Guide

Overview of mainboard components and their locations.

CPU Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and its cooler.

Memory Installation

Instructions for installing DDRII memory modules and dual-channel configuration.

Power Supply and Notifications

Details on connecting power connectors and important safety/stability notes.

Back Panel Ports

Description of all ports and connectors on the motherboard's back panel.

Storage Connectors

Details on connecting storage devices like floppy, IDE, and SATA drives.

Internal Headers and Connectors

Covers fan, chassis, audio, IrDA, USB, and IEEE 1394 headers.

Front Panel Connectors and D-Bracket

Information on front panel switches/LEDs and the D-Bracket diagnostic tool.

Buttons and Slots

Details on system buttons like Clear CMOS and description of PCI Express slots.

PCI Interrupt Routing

Explanation of PCI interrupt request line configuration.

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

How to enter and navigate the BIOS setup utility.

BIOS Control Keys and Help

Explains keyboard shortcuts and accessing help within the BIOS.

Main BIOS Menu Overview

Introduces the main BIOS menu options and their purposes.

Standard CMOS Features

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

Advanced BIOS Features

Advanced boot options, IOAPIC, MPS table, and boot sequence settings.

Integrated Peripherals

Configuration for onboard devices like USB, IEEE1394, audio, LAN, IDE, and SATA.

Power Management Setup

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

H/W Monitor

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

Cell Menu (Overclocking & Fan Control)

CPU/memory overclocking, voltage adjustments, and Cool'n'Quiet settings.

Load Defaults and Password

Options to load default BIOS settings and set a BIOS password.

Appendix A Introduction to DigiCell

DigiCell Activation and Main Interface

How to launch DigiCell and overview of the main utility interface.

Live Update Utility

How to use Live Update to download and install BIOS, drivers, and utilities.

Core Center Utility

Monitoring system hardware and adjusting CPU fan speed with Cool'n'Quiet.

Power on Agent and Startup Programs

Configuring automatic power-on, power-off, and startup applications.

Appendix B Realtek ALC883 Audio

Installing Audio Driver

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

Mixer and Multi-Stream Functionality

Adjusting audio volumes, enabling multi-stream playback and recording.

Audio I/O and Speaker Configuration

Configuring multi-channel audio output and connector settings.

Appendix C nVidia RAID

RAID Configuration and BIOS Setup

Steps for configuring NVRAID arrays and setting up the NVRAID BIOS.

Installing RAID Drivers

Guide for installing nVidia RAID drivers for bootable arrays in Windows XP.

NVRAID Management Utility

Using the NVRAIDMAN application for array management.

Initializing and Rebuilding RAID Arrays

Steps for initializing new arrays and rebuilding failed drives.

Appendix D nVidia System Driver

nVidia System Driver Installation

Steps for installing NVIDIA system drivers for Windows OS.

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