Msi K9A2 Neo Series user Manual

K9A2 Neo Series

MS-7388 (v1.X) Mainboard

The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR

INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no

guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under

continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

Trademarks

All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DualNet, and nForce are registered trademarks or trade-

marks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

AMD, Athlon™ , Athlon™ XP, Thoroughbred™, and Duron™ are registered trade-

marks of AMD Corporation.

Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

PS/2 and OS®/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines

Corporation.

Windows® 95/98/2000/NT/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Netware® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.

Award® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.

Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V1.1 First release for PCB 1.X January, 2008

Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’ s

manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively,

please try the following help resources for further guidance.

Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?

func=faqIndex

Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com.tw/

Safety Instructions

1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.

2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.

3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.

5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.

7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord.

8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.

9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock.

11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel:

† The power cord or plug is damaged. † Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. † The equipment has been exposed to moisture. † The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to

User’s Manual.

† The equipment has dropped and damaged. † The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 600 C (1400F), IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

iii

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 accor-

dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not 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.

† Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

† Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

† Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

† 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 ’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.

Micro-Star International

MS-7388

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.

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

vii

Copyright Notice..............................................................................................................ii

Trademarks.......................................................................................................................ii

Revision History..............................................................................................................ii

Technical Support...........................................................................................................ii

Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................iii

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement........................................................iv

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement....................................v

Chapter 1. Getting Started....................................................................................1-1

Mainboard Specifications...................................................................................1-2

Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-4

Packing Checklist.................................................................................................1-5

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup..................................................................................2-1

Quick Components Guide....................................................................................2-2

CPU (Central Processing Unit)............................................................................2-3

Memory.................................................................................................................2-6

Power Supply......................................................................................................2-8

Back Panel............................................................................................................2-9

Connectors.........................................................................................................2-11

Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-18

Slots....................................................................................................................2-19

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup.............................................................................................3-1

Entering Setup.....................................................................................................3-2

The Main Menu.....................................................................................................3-4

Standard CMOS Features...................................................................................3-6

Advanced BIOS Features...................................................................................3-8

Integrated Peripherals........................................................................................3-11

Power Management Setup...............................................................................3-13

PNP/PCI Configurations.....................................................................................3-16

H/W Monitor........................................................................................................3-18

Cell Menu............................................................................................................3-19

Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults.................................................................3-22

BIOS Setting Password.....................................................................................3-23

Appendix A Realtek ALC888 Audio....................................................................A-1

Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver................................................................A-2

Software Configuration......................................................................................A-4

Hardware Setup................................................................................................A-19

Appendix B SATA RAID...........................................................................................B-1

RAID Configuration..............................................................................................B-2

viii

Getting Started

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the K9A2 Neo Series (MS7388 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The K9A2 Neo Series mainboards are based on AMD® 770 & SB600 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® Phenom/Athlon/Sempron series in Socket AM2/ AM2+, the K9A2 Neo Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.

1-1

MS-7388 Mainboard

Mainboard Specifications

Processor Support

- AMD® Phenom/Athlon/Sempron series processors in AM2/ AM2+ package

- Supports 4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control

(For the latest information about CPU, please visit

http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform)

Supported FSB

- AM2 CPU supports Hyper Transport 1.0

- AM2+ CPU supports Hyper Transport 3.0

Chipset

- North Bridge: AMD® 770 chipset

- South Bridge: AMD® SB600 chipset

Memory Support

- DDR2 800/667/533 DRAM (240pin/ 1.8V)

- 4 DDR2 DIMMs (8GB Max)

(For more information on compatible components, please visit

http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport)

LAN

- Supports 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek 8111B

1394 (Optional)

- Transfer rate is up to 400Mbps

- Controlled by VIA VT6308P (optional)

Audio

- Chip integrated by Realtek® ALC888

- Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing

- Compliant with Azalia 1.0 spec

IDE

- 1 IDE port by SB600

- Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode

- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode

SATA

- 4 SATAII ports by SB600

- 1 eSATA port by Silicon Image Sil3531(optional)

- Supports storage and data transfers at up to 300MB/s

Floppy

- 1 floppy port

- Supports 1 FDD with 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB

1-2

Getting Started

RAID

- SATA1~4 support RAID 0/ 1/ 0+1 mode

Connectors

Back panel

- 1 PS/2 mouse port

- 1 PS/2 keyboard port

- 1 1394 port (optional)

- 1 COM port

- 1 LAN jack

- 4 USB 2.0 ports

- 1 eSATA port (optional)

- 6 flexible audio jacks

On-Board Pinheaders

- 3 USB 2.0 pinheaders

- 1 1394 pinheader (optional)

- 1 Front Panel Audio pinheader

- 1 CD-in pinheader

- 1 TPM Module pinheader (optional)

- 1 SPDIF-out pinheader (optional)

- 1 Chassis Intrusion pinheader

TPM (optional)

- Supports TPM

Slots

- 1 PCI Express x16 slot compatible with PCIE 2.0 specification

- 2 PCI Express x 1 slot

- 2 PCI slots

Form Factor

- ATX (30.5cm X 22.0 cm)

Mounting

- 6 mounting holes

1-3

MS-7388 Mainboard

BATT+PCI _EX1

PCI _EX3

PCI _EX2

J1394_1

SYSFAN2

CPUFAN1CPUFAN1

Mainboard Layout

Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard

Top : USB Ports

Bottom: 1394 port (optional) COM port

Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB ports

ESATA Port (optional)

Line-In

Line-Out

Mic T:RS-Out M:CS-Out B:SS-Out

JPW1

SYSFAN1

AMD

770

ATXPWR1

1-4

Audio codec

JAUD1

LAN

Chip

DIMM1

DIMM3

DIMM2

DIMM4

I/O

JCI1

AMD

SB600

SATA1

SATA3 SATA2SATA4

IDE1

PCI1

JCD1

JSPD1

PCI2

FDD1

(Optional)

VIA VT6308P (optional)

JUSB3

JUSB1 JUSB2JFP1 JFP2

JBAT1

JTPM

K9A2 Neo Series (MS-7388 v1.X)

ATX Mainboard

Packing Checklist

Getting Started

MSI motherboard

Power Cable

User’ s Guide

MSI Driver/Utility CD

Standard Cable for

IDE Devices

SATA Cable

Back IO Shield

* The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the product you purchased.

1-5

MS-7388 Mainboard

1-6

Hardware Setup

Chapter 2

Hardware Setup

This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly.

Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static electricity may damage the components.

2-1

MS-7388 Mainboard

Quick Components Guide

JPW1, p.2-8

Back Panel I/O, p.2-9

SYSFAN1,

p.2-13

JCI1, p.2-16

CPUFAN1, p.2-13

CPU, p.2-3

DDR2 DIMMs, p.2-6

ATXPWR1, p.2-8

SATA1~4,

p.2-12

IDE1, p.2-11

PCI Express slots, p.2-19

PCI Slots,

p.2-22

2-2

JSPD1, p.2-17

JCD1, p.2-13

JAUD1, p.2-14

FDD1, p.2-11

JTPM, p.2-14

JBAT1, p.2-18

SYSFAN2,

p.2-13

JFP2, p.2-16

JFP1, p.2-16

JUSB1~3,

p.2-15

J1394_1, p.2-17

Hardware Setup

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon64 X2/ Athlon64/ Sempron processors in Socket AM2, and supports Phenom X4/X3, Athlon X2, Sempron processors in Socket AM2+. The Socket AM2/ AM2+ offer a easy CPU installation. When you are installing the CPU,

make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your

dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. For the latest information about CPU, please visit:

http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform

Important

Overheating

Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Make sure that you apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.

Replacing the CPU

While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU.

Overclocking

This mainboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused

by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications.

2-3

MS-7388 Mainboard

Open the lever

Gold arrow

Correct CPU

Incorrect CPU

the lever

CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2/ AM2+

1.Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU.

Sliding

2.Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle.

3.Look for the gold arrow on the CPU. The gold arrow should point as shown in the picture. The CPU can only fit in the correct orientation.Lower the CPU down onto the socket.

the plate

90 degree

4.If the CPU is correctly installed, the pins should be completely embedded into the socket and can not be seen. Please note that any violation of the correct installation procedures may cause permanent damages to your mainboard.

5. Press the CPU down firmly into the socket and close the lever. As the CPU is likely to move while the lever is being closed, always close the lever with your fingers pressing tightly on top of the CPU to make sure the CPU is properly and completely embedded into the socket.

2-4

Press down the CPU

placement

Hardware Setup

Installing CPU Cooler Set

When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the

heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.

Important

1. Read the CPU status in BIOS (Chapter 3).

2. Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the CPU/ cooler installation only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the model you purchase.

1.Position the cooling set onto the retention mechanism.

Hook one end of the clip to hook first.

3.Fasten down the lever.

2. Then press down the other end of the clip to fasten the cooling set on the top of the retention mechanism. Locate the Fix Lever and lift up it .

Fixed Lever

4.Attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard.

2-5

MS-7388 Mainboard

Installed

Memory

These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules.

For more information on compatible components, please visit:

http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport

DDR2

240-pin, 1.8V

64x2=128 pin56x2=112 pin

Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules

In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system performance. Please refer to the following illustrations for population rules under Dual-Channel mode.

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

Empty

2-6

Hardware Setup

Installing Memory Modules

1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation.

2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot.

Important

You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted in the DIMM slot.

3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.

Volt

Notch

Important

-DDR2 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR and the DDR2 standard is not backwards compatible. You should always install DDR2 memory modules in the DDR2 DIMM slots.

-In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the same type and density in different channel DIMM slots.

-To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the DIMM1 first.

- Due to the chipset resource deployment, the system density will only be detected up to 7+GB (not full 8GB) when each DIMM is installed with a 2GB memory module.

2-7

MS-7388 Mainboard

Power Supply

ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATXPWR1

This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector.

You may use the 20-pin ATX power supply as you like. If you’d like to use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with pin 1 & pin 13 (refer to the image at the right hand). There is also a foolproof design on pin 11, 12, 23 & 24 to avoid wrong installation.

Pin Definition

ATXPWR1

PIN SIGNAL

1 +3.3V

2 +3.3V

3 GND

4 +5V

5 GND

6 +5V

7 GND

8 PWR OK

9 5VSB

10 +12V

11 +12V

12 +3.3V

PIN SIGNAL

13 +3.3V

14 -12V

15 GND

16 PS-ON#

17 GND

18 GND

19 GND

20 Res

21 +5V

22 +5V

23 +5V

24 GND

pin 13

pin 12

ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1

This power connector JPW1 is used to provide power to the CPU.

Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND

2 GND

3 12V

4 12V

JPW1

Important

1. Maker sure that all the connectors are connected to proper ATX power supplies to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.

2. Power supply of 350 watts (and above) is highly recommended for system stability.

2-8

Back Panel

Hardware Setup

Mouse

Keyboard

1394

(optional)

USB Ports

Serial Port

LAN

USB Ports

eSATA Port

(optional)

Line-In

Line-Out

Mic

RS-Out

CS-Out

SS-Out

Mouse/Keyboard

The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard.

IEEE 1394 Port (optional)

The 1394 port on the back panel provides connection to 1394 devices.

Serial Port The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connector.

USB Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.

LAN The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN).

Link IndicatorActivity Indicator

You can connect a network cable to it.

LED Color LED State Condition

Off LAN link is not established.

Left Orange On (steady state) LAN link is established.

On (brighter & pulsing)The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN.

Green Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Right On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

2-9

MS-7388 Mainboard

eSATA Port (optional) The eSATA port is for attaching the eSATA external hard drive.

Audio Ports These audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the color of the audio jacks for different audio sound effects.

audio devices.

Line-In (Blue) - Line In, is used for external CD player, tapeplayer or other

Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones. Mic (Pink) - Mic, is a connector for microphones. RS-Out (Black) - Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode. CS-Out (Orange) - Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode. SS-Out (Gray) - Side-Surround Out 7.1 channel mode.

2-10

Hardware Setup

Connectors

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1

This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive.

FDD1

IDE Connector: IDE1

This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices.

IDE1

Important

If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers. Refer to IDE device’s documentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting instructions.

2-11

MS-7388 Mainboard

Serial ATA Connector: SATA1/ SATA2/ SATA3/ SATA4

This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device.

SATA1

SATA2

SATA3

SATA4

Important

Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission.

2-12

Hardware Setup

Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2

The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.

CONTROL

SENSOR

+12V

GND

CPUFAN1

SENSOR

+12V

GND

SYSFAN1

SENSOR

GND

+12V

SYSFAN2

Important

1.Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor’s official website or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.

2.CPUFAN1 supports fan control. You can install Dual Core Center utility that will automatically control the CPU fan speed according to the actual CPU temperature.

3. Fan/heatsink with 3 or 4 pins are both available for CPUFAN1.

CD-In Connector: JCD1

This connector is provided for external audio input..

GND

JCD1

2-13

+ 61 hidden pages

Msi K9A2 Neo Series user Manual

CONTENTS