MSI K9N Neo-F User Manual

K9N Neo Series

MS-7260 (V1.X) Mainboard

G52-72601X1

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Copyright Notice

The material in this document is the intellectual property of M ICRO-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
V1.0	First release for PCB 1.0	April 2006

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://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/ faq/esc_faq_list.php

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

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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 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.DONOT LEAVETHIS EQUIPMENT INANENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 600 C (1400F), IT MAYDAMAGE 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 LANOTICE D’INSTALLATIONAVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.

Micro-Star International

MS-7260

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
Packing Checklist .................................................................................................		1-5
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ..................................................................................		2-1
Quick Components Guide ....................................................................................		2-2
CPU (Central Processing Unit) ............................................................................		2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2 ............................................		2-4
Installing AMD Socket AM2 CPU Cooler Set ...............................................		2-5
Memory.................................................................................................................		2-6
Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules ....................................................		2-6
Installing DDRII Modules ...............................................................................		2-7
Power Supply ......................................................................................................		2-8
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: PWR1 ........................................................		2-8
ATX 12V Power Connector: PWR3/ PWR2 ................................................		2-8
Important Notification about Power Issue ..................................................		2-9
Back Panel ..........................................................................................................		2-10
Connectors ........................................................................................................		2-12
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ..........................................................		2-12
ATA133 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 .......................................................		2-12
Serial ATA II Connectors: SATA1~SATA4 ................................................		2-13
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 & NBFAN1 .....................		2-14
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 ..............................................		2-14
CD-In Connector: JCD1 .............................................................................		2-14
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ......................................................		2-15
IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 ...........................................................		2-15
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1, JUSB2 & JUSB3 ...................................		2-16
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1/JFP2 ........................................................		2-17
Jumper ........................................................................................................		2-18
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 .....................................................................		2-18

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Slots ....................................................................................................................	2-19
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots .......................	2-19
PCI Interrupt Request Routing ...................................................................	2-20
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ............................................................................................	3-1
Entering Setup .....................................................................................................	3-2
Control Keys ................................................................................................	3-3
Getting Help ..................................................................................................	3-3
General Help <F1> .......................................................................................	3-3
The Main Menu .....................................................................................................	3-4
Standard CMOS Features ...................................................................................	3-6
Advanced BIOS Features ...................................................................................	3-9
Advanced Chipset Features .............................................................................	3-11
Integrated Peripherals .......................................................................................	3-13
Power Management Setup ...............................................................................	3-16
PNP/PCI Configurations .....................................................................................	3-19
H/W Monitor ........................................................................................................	3-21
Cell Menu ............................................................................................................	3-24
Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults .................................................................	3-26
BIOS Setting Password .....................................................................................	3-27
Appendix A Realtek ALC883 Audio ...................................................................	A-1
Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver ................................................................	A-2
Installation for Windows 2000/XP ..............................................................	A-2
Software Configuration ......................................................................................	A-4
Sound Effect ................................................................................................	A-5
Mixer .............................................................................................................	A-8
Audio I/O .....................................................................................................	A-12
Microphone ................................................................................................	A-15
3D Audio Demo ...........................................................................................	A-16
Information..................................................................................................	A-17
Hardware Setup ................................................................................................	A-18
Appendix B nVidia RAID ........................................................................................	B-1
Introduct ion .........................................................................................................	B-2
System Requirement ...................................................................................	B-2
RAID Arrays .................................................................................................	B-2
Summary of RAID Configurations ...............................................................	B-2
RAID Configuration ..............................................................................................	B-3
Basic Configuration Instructions ................................................................	B-3
Setting Up the NVRAID BIOS .......................................................................	B-3
Installing the RAID Driver (for bootable RAID Array) ................................	B-7

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NVIDIA IDE Drive/ RAID Utility Installation ...........................................................	B-9
Installing the NVIDIA RAID Software Under Windows ..............................	B-9
(for Non-bootable RAID Array) ...................................................................	B-9
Initializing and Using the Disk Array .........................................................	B-10
NVRAID Management Utility ..............................................................................	B-12
Viewing RAID Array Configurations ........................................................	B-12
Setting Up a Spare RAID Disk ...................................................................	B-13
Morphing From One RAID Array to Another ............................................	B-17
Hot Plug Array ............................................................................................	B-18
Initializing a RAID Array .............................................................................	B-19
Rebuilding a RAID Array ............................................................................	B-22
Synchronizing a RAID Array .....................................................................	B-25
Appendix C nVidia System Driver .....................................................................	C-1
nVidia System Driver Installation ........................................................................	C-2
NVIDIA System Driver ..................................................................................	C-2
nVidia Utility Installation .......................................................................................	C-5

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Getting Started

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the K9N Neo Series (MS-7260 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The K9N Neo Series mainboards are based on nVIDIA® nForce 550 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® Athlon 64/ X2 & Sempron processor, the K9N Neo Series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.

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Mainboard Specifications

Processor Support

- AMD® Athlon 64/ X2 & Sempron in the socket AM2 package.

(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi. com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.

php)

Supported FSB

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

Chipset

- nVIDIA® nForce 550 chipset

Memory Support

-DDRII 667/800 SDRAM (4GB Max)

-4 DDRII DIMMs (240-pin)

(For more information on compatible components, please visit http:/ / w w w . m s i . c o m . t w / p r o g r a m / p r o d u c t s / m a i n b o a r d / m b d / pro_mbd_trp_list.php)

LAN

- Supports 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet LAN by Vitesse VSC8601

Audio

-Chip integrated by Realtek® ALC883

-Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing

-Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec

IDE

-1 IDE port by nForce 550

-Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode

-Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode

SATA

-4 SATA II ports by nForce 550

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

RAID

- SATA1~4 supports RAID 0/ 1 or 0+1 mode by nForce 550

Floppy

-1 floppy port

-Supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes

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Connectors

Back panel

-1 PS/2 mouse port

-1 PS/2 keyboard port.

-1 serial port

-1 parallel port supporting SPP/EPP/ECP mode

-4 USB 2.0 Ports.

-1 LAN jack (10/100/1000) by Vitesse VSC8601

-6 flexible audio jacks.

On-Board Pinheaders

-1 IrDA pinheader

-3 USB 2.0 pinheaders

Slots

-1 PCI Express x 16 slot

-2 PCI Express x 1 slots

-3 PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface, includes one

orange slot which supports 2 master for MSI special PCI function card (ex. wireless LAN and bluetooth combo card.).

Form Factor

- ATX (20.0 cm X 30.5 cm)

Mounting

- 6 mounting holes

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Mainboard Layout

Top : mouse				JPW1
Bottom: keyboard
Top : Parallel Port
Bottom:
COM Port
USB ports
								IDE1
T: LAN jack
B: USB ports
T:Line-In
M:Line-Out
B:Mic
T:SS-Out			SYSFAN 1		DIMM1
M:CS-Out
B:RS-Out	JCI1	ATX2
				CPUFAN1
JIR1	LAN					DIMM2	DIMM3	DIMM4
	Chip		PCI _EX1
Winbond			PCI _EX2					JBAT1
	I/ O			BATT	nvidia
					nForce 550			SATA4
			PCI _EX3	+
BIOS			PCI 1					SATA3
								SATA2
ALC883			PCI 2				NBFAN1
								SATA1
			PCI 3
								JFP2
	JAUD1		JCD1					JFP 1
			FDD1	JUSB3	JUSB2			JUSB1

K9N Neo Series (MS-7260 v1.X) ATX Mainboard

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Packing Checklist

				MSI Driver/Utility CD	Power Cable
	MSI motherboard

	SATA Cable	Standard Cable for	Standard Cable for
		IDE Devices	Floppy Disk

Back IO Shield	User’s Guide

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

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MSI Special Feature

Core Center

The Core Center is a new utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utility is just like your PC doctor that can detect, view and adjust the PC hardware and system status during real time operation.

Cool’n’Quiet

This utility provides a CPU temperature detection function called Cool’n’Quiet. Cool’n’Quiet is a special feature designed only for AMD® Athlon64 processor, and with Cool’n’Quiet, the system will be capable of detecting the temperature of the CPU according to the CPU’s working loading. When the CPU temperature climbs up to a certain degree, the speed of the system cooling fan will be risen automatically. On the other hand, the speed of the system cooling fan will slow down instantly when the CPU temperature descends to its normal degree.

Here the current system status (including Vcore, 3.3V, +5V and 12V) and the current PC hardware status (such as the CPU & system temperatures and all fans speeds) are shown on the left and right sides for you to monitor.

When you click the red triangles in the left and right sides, two sub-menus will open for users to overclock, overspec or to adjust the thresholds of system to send out the warning messages.

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Left-side: Current system status

In the left sub-menu, you can configure the settings of FSB, Vcore, Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage by clicking the radio button in front of each item and make it available (the radio button will be lighted as yellow when selected), use the “+” and “-” buttons to adjust, then click “OK” to apply the changes. Then you can click “Save” to save the desired FSB you just configured.

Right-side: PC hardware status during real time operation

In the right sub-menu, here you can configure the PC hardware status such as CPU & system temperatures and fan speeds. You may use the scroll bars to adjust each item, then click “OK” to apply the changes. The values you set for the temperatures are the maximum thresholds for the system warnings, and the values for fan speeds are the minimum thresholds.

Center-side: Cool’n’Quiet / User mode

Here you may adjust the CPU fan speed. If you choose User mode, you may adjust the CPU fan speed in 8 different modes, from High Speed to Low speed. If you choose Cool’n’Quiet, the system will automatically configure an optimal setting for you.

Important

To ensure that Cool’n’Quiet function is activ ated and will be work ing properly, it is required to double confirm that:

1.Run BIOS Setup, and select H/W Monitor. Under H/W M onitor, find Cool’n’ Quiet, and set this item to [Enable].

2. E nt er W ind ow s , an d s elec t [S ta rt ] - > [S et tin gs ] - >[C on tr ol Pannel]->[Power Options]. Enter

Power Options Properties tag, and select Minimal Power Management under Power schemes.

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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 elec tric ity may damage the components.

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Quick Components Guide

SYSFAN1, p.2-14			CPUFAN1, p.2-14
ATX2,	JPW1,	CPU, p.2-3	DDRII DIMMs, p.2-6
p.2-8	p.2-8
Back Panel
I/O, p.2-10
			IDE1, p.2-12
JCI1, p.2-14
JIR1, p.2-15
			JBAT1, p.2-16
			SATA1~4,
PCIE Slots,			p.2-13
p.2-19
PCI Slots,
p.2-20
			JFP2, p.2-17
			JFP1, p.2-17
			NBFAN1, p.2-14
	JCD1, p.2-14		JUSB1~3, p.2-16
JAUD1, p.2-15		FDD1, p.2-12
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CPU (Central Processing Unit)

The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon 64/ X2 & Sempron processors. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket AM2 (940-pin) for 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://www.msi.com.tw/program/ products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php

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 ATX power supply or unplug the power supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU.

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CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2

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

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

3.Look for the gold arrow of the CPU. The gold arrow should point as shown in the picture. The CPU can only fit in the correct orientation.

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 proc edures 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.

		Open Lever
	Sliding	90 degree
	Plate

Gold arrow

Correct CPU placement

Gold arrow	O

Gold arrow

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Installing AMD Socket AM2 CPU Cooler Set

W hen 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

Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the cooler installation for Socket AM2 CPUs 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.

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

3. Fasten down the lever.

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

* While disconnecting the Safety Hook from the fixed bolt, it is necessary to keep an eye on your fingers, because once the Safety Hook is disconnected from the fixed bolt, the fixed lever will spring back instantly.

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Memory

The mainboard provides four 240-pin non-ECC DDRII DIMMs and supports up to 4GB system memory.

For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php

DDRII

240-pin, 1.8V

56x2=112 pin

64x2=128 pin

Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules

1	DIMM1
	DIMM2
	DIMM3
	DIMM4
2	DIMM1
	DIMM2
	DIMM3
	DIMM4
3	DIMM1
	DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

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Installing DDRII Modules

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

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

Important

You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly inserted in the socket.

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

Volt Notch

Important

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

-In dual-channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the

same type and density in different channel DDR DIMMs.

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

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Power Supply

ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX2

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

pin 13

pin 12

	13	1	PIN
			1
			2
			3
	ATX2		4
			5
			6
			7
			8
			9
			10
			11
	24	12	12

SIGNAL	PIN	SIGNAL
+3.3V	13	+3.3V
+3.3V.	14	-12V
GND	15	GND
+5V	16	PS-ON#
GND	17	GND
+5V	18	GND
GND	19	GND
PWROK	20	Res
5VSB	21	+5V
+12V	22	+5V
+12V	23	+5V
+3.3V	24	GND

ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1

This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

JPW1		JPW1 Pin Definition
1	3		PIN	SIGNAL
			1	GND
			2	GND
2	4		3	12V
			4	12V

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.

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Important Notification about Power Issue

NForce chipset is very sensitive to ESD (Electrostatic Discharge), therefore this issue mostly happens while the users intensively swap memory modules under S5 (power-off) states, and the power code is plugged while installing modules. Due to several pins are very sensitive to ESD, so this kind of memory-replacement actions might cause system chipset unable to boot. Please follow the following solution to avoid this situation.

Unplug the AC power cable (shown in figure 1) or unplug the ATX2 & JPW1 power connectors (shown in figure 2 & figure 3) before the 1st installation or during system upgrade procedure.

Figure 1:

Unplug the AC power cable

Figure 2:

Unplug the ATX2 power conn.

Figure 3:

Unplug the JPW1 power conn.

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Back Panel

L-In RS-Out

M ouse	Parallel Port	LAN	LAN

Keyboard Serial Port

USB Ports

L-Out CS-Out

Mic SS-Out

Mouse/Keyboard Connector

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

Parallel Port Connector

A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.

Serial Port Connector

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.

LAN (RJ-45) Jack

The standard RJ-45 jack is for connection to single Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it.

ActivityIndicator

LinkIndicator

(Left LED)

(Right LED)

LED	Color	LED State	condition
		Off	LAN link is not established.
Left	Yellow	On (steady state)	LAN link is established.
		On (brighter & pulsing) The computeris 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.

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USB Connectors

The OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.

Audio Port Connectors

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

Green audio jack - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones.

Blue audio jack - Line In / Side-Surround Out in 7.1 channel mode, is used for external CD player, tapeplayer or other audio devices.

Pink audio jack - Mic In, is a connector for microphones.

Orange audio jack - Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.

Black audio jack - Rear-Surround Out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode. Gray audio jack - Side-Surround Out in 7.1 channel mode.

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Connectors

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1

This standard FDD connector supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types.

FDD1

ATA133 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1

The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/ 100/133 function. You can connect hard disk drives, CD-ROM and other IDE devices.

The Ultra ATA133 interface boosts data transfer rates between the computer and the hard drive up to 133 megabytes (MB) per second. The new interface is one-third faster than earlier record-breaking Ultra ATA/ 100 technology and is backwards compatible with the existing Ultra ATA interface.

IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector)

IDE1 can connect a Master and a Slave drive. You must configure the second hard drive to Slave mode by setting the jumper accordingly.

IDE1

Important

If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the hard disk documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper setting instructions.

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Serial ATA II Connectors: SATA1~SATA4

SATA1~SATA4 are high-speed SATAII interface ports. Each supports data rates of 300 MB/s and is fully compliant with Serial ATA specifications. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk device.

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SATA4
7	Pin Definition

SATA3				PIN	SIGNAL	PIN	SIGNAL
				1	GND	2	TXP
				3	TXN	4	GND
				5	RXN	6	RXP
SATA2				7	GND
SATA1

Serial ATA cable

Take out the dust cover and connect to the hard disk devices

Connect to SATA connector

Important

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

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