MSI K8n Neo4 F Manual

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MS-7125 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard
K8N Neo4 Series
G52-M7125X1 

ii Manual Rev: 1.0
Release Date: December 2004
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 when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the...

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guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents.  Our products are under
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iv 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. Place the power cord such a...

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Getting Started................................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications.................................................................................. 1-2
Mainboard Layout.............................................................................................. 1-5
Packing Contents............................................................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2. Hardware...

vi Front USB Connectors: JUSB1/JUSB2/JUSB3........................................2-19
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1.....................................................2-20
IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1..........................................................2-20
IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1 (Optional)............................................2-21
D-Bracket
TM 2 Connector: JDB1..............................................................2-22...

vii Non-Unicode programs supported..........................................................4-12
Core Center (for AMD K8 Processor).............................................................4-14
Audio Speaker Setting.....................................................................................4-16
Power on Agent...............................................................................................4-18
Power...

viii Creating RAID Groups................................................................................ 6-7
Creating Spare Drive.................................................................................. 6-8
Creating JBOD ............................................................................................ 6-9
Deleting RAID Groups, Spare Drive, and JBOD........................................ 6-9
Rebuild RAID 1...

1-1 Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting
Started
Thank you for choosing the K8N Neo4 Platinum (MS-7125)
v1.X ATX mainboard. The K8N Neo4 Platinum mainboard is based
on nVIDIA
® nForce™4 Ultra chipset for optimal system efficiency.
Designed to fit the advanced AMD® K8 Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64
processor, the K8N Neo4 Platinum mainboard delivers a high per-
formance and professional desktop platform solution.
Getting Started 

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MS-7125 ATX Mainboard
CPU
hSupports Socket-939 for AMD K8 Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 (Socket939) processor
hSupports up to Athlon64 3500+, 3800+, or higher CPU
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/
products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)
Chipset
hnVIDIA nForce4 Ultra
- HyperTransport link to the AMD Athlon 64/Athlon 64 FX CPU
- HyperTransport supporting speed up to 1GHz (2000MT/s)
- Supports PCI Express x16/x1/x2 interface
- Two independent SATA...