MSI K8n Neo4 Manual

iMS-7125 (v1.X) ATX MainboardK8N Neo4 Series
G52-M7125X4 

ii Manual Rev: 1.1
Release Date: January 2005FCC-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
instruction...

iii Copyright Notice
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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.
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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 way that...

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

vi IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1...........................................................2-20
IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1 (Optional)............................................2-21
D-BracketTM
 2 Connector: JDB1...............................................................2-22
Buuton................................................................................................................2-24
Clear CMOS Button:...

vii Audio Speaker Setting......................................................................................4-16
Power on Agent.................................................................................................4-18
Power On...................................................................................................4-18
Power Off / Restart...................................................................................4-19
Start...

viii 

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

1-2MS-7125 ATX Mainboard
CPU
†Supports Socket-939 for AMD K8 Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 (Socket939) processor
†Supports 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
†nVIDIA nForce4 Ultra/Standard
- 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...