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K9N2 SLI Platinum
Series
MS-7374 (v1.X) Mainboard
G52-73741X1
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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 All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DualNet, and nForce are registered trademarks or trade- marks of NVIDIA C
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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 equip- ment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. 6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V be- fore connecting the equipment to the power inlet. 7. Pla
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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 accor- dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Howev
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CONTENTS Copyright Notice ..............................................................................................................ii Trademarks .......................................................................................................................ii Revision History ..............................................................................................................ii Technical Support .............................................................................
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Software Configuration ......................................................................................A-4 Hardware Setup ................................................................................................A-19 Appendix B NVIDIA RAID ......................................................................................... B-1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... B-2 RAID Configuraiton ...........
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Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the K9N2 SLI Platinum Series (MS-7374 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The K9N2 SLI Platinum ® Series mainboards are based on NVIDIA nForce750a SLI single chipset for optimal system efficiency. De- ® signed to fit the advanced AMD Phenom/Athlon/ Sempron series in Socket AM2/ AM2+, the K9N2 SLI Platinum Series deliver a high performance and profes- sional desktop platform solution. 1-1
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MS-7374 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 ® - NVIDIA nForce 750a SLI (MCP 72P) chipset Memory Support - DDR2 1066 (for AM2+ CPU only)/ 800/ 667 DRAM
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Getting Started Connectors Back panel - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 1 1394 port (optional) - 1 Optical SPDIF-out jack - 1 DVI-D port - 1 LAN jack - 4 USB 2.0 ports - 2 ESATA ports - 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 Serial port pinheader - 1 TPM Module pinheader (optional) - 1 SPDIF-out pinheader - 1 Chassis Intrusion pinheader TPM (optional) - Supports TPM Slots -
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Socket AM2 MS-7374 Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom:keyboard Top: DVI ports Bottom: 1394 port (optional) Optical SPDIF-out USB ports Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB ports eSATA ports T:Line-In M:Line-Out B:Mic T:RS-Out M:CS-Out B:SS-Out LAN Chip PCI _E1 NForce 750a SLI I/O PCI _E2 JCI1 Chip CLEAR CMOS PCI _E3 (Optional) JTPM1 BATT + PCI 1 JUSB1 VIA Audio VT6308P Coedc (optional) JMicron JMB363 PCI 2 JUSB2 JUSB3 RESET PWR_BTN JFP1 JFP2 SYSFAN4 JAUD1 IDE2 J1394_1(Opti onal) JCD1 SPD
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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. 2-1
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MS-7374 Mainboard Quick Components Guide CPU, p.2-3 JPW3, p.2-8 CPUFAN1, p.2-14 SYSFAN2, p.2-14 JPW2, p.2-8 DDR2 DIMMs, p.2-6 Back Panel IDE1, p.2-12 I/O, p.2-10 ATX1, p.2-8 SYSFAN3, SYSFAN1, p.2-14 p.2-14 PCI Express slots, p.2-20 SATA, p.2-13 JCI1, p.2-15 JTPM1, p.2-17 CLEAR CMOS, JCOM1, p.2-19 p.2-16 JUSB1~3, p.2-16 RESET, p.2-19 PCI Slots, PWR_BTN, p.2-24 p.2-19 SYSFAN4, JAUD1, SPDOUT1, J1394_1, JFP2, p.2-18 p.2-14 p.2-17 p.2-14 p.2-15 IDE2, FDD1, JFP1, p.2-18 p.2-12 JCD1, p.2-13 p.2-15 2-2
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Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) ® The mainboard supports AMD Phenom/ Athlon/ Sempron processors in Socket AM2/ 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:/
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MS-7374 Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2/ AM2+ 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before Open the lever installing the CPU. Sliding the plate 90 degree 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 on the Gold arrow 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. Correct CPU p
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MS-7374 Mainboard 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 56x2=112 pin 64x2=128 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. The following illustrations explain the populati
