MSI K9AU User Manual

MS-96B3 (V2.X) Mainboard

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Copyright Notice

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

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V2.0 First release for PCB 2.X May 2009

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 up-

dates and other information: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=service

Contact our technical staff at: http://ocss.msi.com

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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 service
personnel:

The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment does 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.

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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 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-96B3

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.

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WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

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CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

Power Supply......................................................................................................2-7

Back Panel............................................................................................................2-8

Connector............................................................................................................2-9

Jumper................................................................................................................2-15

Slot......................................................................................................................2-16

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

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

The Menu Bar......................................................................................................3-4

Main......................................................................................................................3-5

Advanced............................................................................................................3-6

Boot....................................................................................................................3-13

Security..............................................................................................................3-16

Chipset...............................................................................................................3-17

Power.................................................................................................................3-19

Exit......................................................................................................................3-20

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Getting Started

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the MS-96B3 v2.X Micro-ATX
mainboard from MSI.

Based on the innovative AMD® RS690E & SB600 con­trollers for optimal system efficiency, the MS-96B3 ac­commodates the latest AMD
Athlon 64 X2 (Quad Core) processors in Socket AM2
and supports four DDR2 533/667/800 DIMM slots to
provide the maximum of 8GB memory capacity.

In the entry-level and mid-range market segment, the
MS-96B3 can provide a high-performance solution for
today’s front-end and general purpose workstation, as
well as in the future.

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Athlon 64 (Dual Core),

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Mainboard Specifications

Processor

- AMD Athlon 64 (Dual Core), Athlon 64 X2 (Quad Core) processor in
Socket AM2

- 4-pin CPU fan pinheader with Smart Fan Speed Control

FSB

- Hyper Transport supporting speed up to 1 GHz (2000MT/s)

Chipset

- Northbridge: AMD RS690E

- Southbridge: AMD SB600

Memory

- Unbuffered Non-ECC DDR2 533/667/800 SDRAM (8GB Max)

- 4 DDR2 DIMM slots (240-pin / 1.8V)

LAN

- Supports Gigabit Ethernet by Intel 82573L

SATA

- 4 SATA II ports by AMD SB600

- Supports storage and data transfers at up to 3Gb/s

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Audio

- Chip integrated by Realtek ALC888

- Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec

Slots

- 1 PCI Express x16 slot

- 2 PCI Express x1 slots

- 1 32-bit/33MHz PCI slot

Connectors

Rear I/O

- 1 PS/2 mouse port

- 1 PS/2 keyboard port

- 2 serial ports

- 2 RJ-45 LAN jacks

- 4 USB 2.0 ports

- 1 D-Sub VGA port

- 1 HDMI port

Onboard Connector

- 2 USB 2.0 pinheaders (4 ports)

- 2 audio pinheaders

- 1 SPI Flash ROM pinheader (for debugging)

- 1 SPDIF-In connector

- 1 SPDIF-Out connector

Form Factor

- Micro-ATX: 9.6” X 9.6”

Mounting

- 8 mounting holes

Getting Started

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BATT

JUSB2

JUSB1

JBAT1

CPUFAN1

SYSFAN1

Mainboard Layout

Top: Mouse
Bottom: Keyboard

Serial Ports

Top: LAN Jack
Bottom: USB Ports

Top: LAN Jack
Bottom: USB Ports

VGA Port

HDMI Port

J6

JAUD1

JPW1

JP2

JP3

PCI _EX1

PCI _EX2

PCI _EX3

PCI 1

DIMM4
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM1

JAUD2

ATX1

JVID

AMD

RS690E

SPDOUT1

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SPDIN1

MS-96B3 v2.X Micro-ATX Mainboard

JSPI1

AMD

SB600

SYSFAN2

SATA1SATA3

SATA2SATA4

JFP1

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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.

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Quick Components Guide

Back Panel
I/O, p.2-8

JP2, JP3, p.2-15

ATX1, p.2-7

DIMM Slots, p.2-6

JPW1, p.2-7

CPU, p.2-3

J6, p.2-9

PCI-Class Slots,

p.2-16

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JAUD1, p.2-14

JAUD2, p.2-14

SPDIN1,

SPDOUT1,

p.2-11

CPUFAN1, p.2-12

SYSFAN1, p.2-12

SATA1~4, p.2-10

JFP1, p.2-12

SYSFAN2, p.2-12

JBAT1, p.2-15

JUSB1~2, p.2-13

JSPI1, p.2-9

Hardware Setup

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

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. Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.

2. Make sure that you apply an even layer of heat sink paste (or thermal tape)
between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.

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

4. We do not guarantee the damage or risk caused by inadequate operation
or by overclocking beyond product specifications.

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