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 manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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-7125This 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 
						

							iii 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.
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Revision History
RevisionRevision  HistoryDate
V1.0First  release for PCB 1.XDecember 2004
with nVidia nForce4 Ultra
V1.1First  release for PCB 1.XJanuary 2005
with nVidia nForce4 Ultra/Standard 
						

							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 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.  Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned, storage
temperature above 600 
C (1400
F), it may damage the equipment. Safety InstructionsTechnical 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 homepage & FAQ site for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver
updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://www.msi.
com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php
† Contact our technical staff at: [email protected]:  Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. 
						

							v CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Getting Started....................................................................................1-1
Mainboard Specifications...................................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-5
Packing Contents.................................................................................................1-6
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup..................................................................................2-1
Quick Components Guide...................................................................................2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU.............................................................................2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 939.............................................2-4
Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set....................................................2-5
Memory.................................................................................................................2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM.......................................................................2-7
DIMM Module Combination...........................................................................2-7
Recommended Memory Combination List..................................................2-8
Installing DDR Modules................................................................................2-9
Power Supply....................................................................................................2-10
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1.......................................................2-10
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1..........................................................2-10
Important Notification about Power Issue.................................................2-11
Back Panel.........................................................................................................2-12
Mouse Connector (Green) / Keyboard Connector (Purple)..................2-12
IEEE1394 Port (Optional)...........................................................................2-13
Serial Port Connector................................................................................2-13
USB Connectors........................................................................................2-13
LAN (RJ-45) Jack......................................................................................2-14
Audio Port Connectors..............................................................................2-14
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1...................................................................2-15
Connectors........................................................................................................2-16
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1.........................................................2-16
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1 / SFAN1 / SFAN2 / NBFAN1...........2-16
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1/IDE2.............................................................2-17
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connectors: JCI1............................................2-17
Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors controlled by
nForce4 Ultra/Standard: SATA1/SATA2/SATA3/SATA4.........................2-18
CD-In Connector: JCD1.............................................................................2-18
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 / JFP2......................................................2-19
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1/JUSB2/JUSB3........................................2-19
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1......................................................2-20 
						

							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: SW1..........................................................................2-25
Slots....................................................................................................................2-26
PCI Express Slots......................................................................................2-26
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots......................................2-26
PCI Interrupt Request Routing...................................................................2-27
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup............................................................................................3-1
Entering Setup.....................................................................................................3-2
Selecting the First Boot Device..................................................................3-2
Control Keys................................................................................................3-3
Getting Help..................................................................................................3-3
The Main Menu.....................................................................................................3-4
Standard CMOS Features...................................................................................3-6
Advanced BIOS Features...................................................................................3-8
Advanced Chipset Features.............................................................................3-11
Integrated Peripherals.......................................................................................3-12
Power Management Setup...............................................................................3-17
PNP/PCI Configurations.....................................................................................3-20
H/W Monitor........................................................................................................3-22
Cell Menu............................................................................................................3-23
Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults..................................................................3-30
BIOS Setting Password....................................................................................3-31
Chapter 4. Introduction to DigiCell.....................................................................4-1
Main......................................................................................................................4-2
H/W Diagnostic....................................................................................................4-4
Communication.....................................................................................................4-5
Software Access Point.......................................................................................4-6
Terminology..................................................................................................4-6
Access Point Mode.....................................................................................4-7
WLAN Card Mode........................................................................................4-8
Live Update..........................................................................................................4-9
MEGA STICK.......................................................................................................4-10
Basic Function...........................................................................................4-10
Non-Unicode programs supported...........................................................4-12
Core Center (for AMD K8 Processor).............................................................4-14 
						

							vii Audio Speaker Setting......................................................................................4-16
Power on Agent.................................................................................................4-18
Power On...................................................................................................4-18
Power Off / Restart...................................................................................4-19
Start With....................................................................................................4-19
Auto Login..................................................................................................4-20
Chapter 5. nVIDIA RAID Introduction..................................................................5-1
Introduction..........................................................................................................5-2
System Requirement...................................................................................5-2
RAID Arrays.................................................................................................5-2
Summary of RAID Configurations..............................................................5-2
RAID Configuration..............................................................................................5-3
Basic Configuration Instructions................................................................5-3
Setting Up the NVRAID BIOS......................................................................5-3
NVIDIA RAID Untility Installation..........................................................................5-7
Installing the RAID Driver (for bootable RAID Array)...............................5-7
Installing the NVIDIA RAID Software Under Windows
 (for Non-bootable RAID Array).................................................................5-9
Initializing and Using the Disk Array.........................................................5-10
RAID Drives Management.................................................................................5-12
Viewing RAID Array Configurations........................................................5-12
Setting Up a Spare RAID Disk...................................................................5-14
Rebuilding a RAID Mirrored Array............................................................5-20
Chapter 6. Installation of Driver & Utility..........................................................6-1
Driver Installation.................................................................................................6-2
NVIDIA nForce4 System Driver..................................................................6-2
Realtek AC97 Audio Driver.........................................................................6-5
Utility Installation..................................................................................................6-6 
						

							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 SATA controllers, for four drives
- Dual Fast ATA-133 IDE controllers
- IEEE802.3 nVIDIA MAC for 1000BASE-T
Main Memory
†Supports dual channel, eight memory banks DDR 266/333/400, using four 184-
pin DDR DIMMs
†Supports a maximum memory size up to 4GB
†Supports 2.5v DDR SDRAM DIMM
(For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.)
Slots
†One PCI Express x16 slot (supports PCI Express Bus specification v1.0a
compliant)
†One PCI Express x1 slots  (supports PCI Express Bus specification v1.0a
compliant)
†One PCI Express x4 slots  (supports PCI Express x2 device only )
†Four 32-bit Master PCI Bus slots, includes one orange slot which is reserved as
a communication slot.
†Support 3.3V/5V PCI bus Interface
On-Board IDE
†An IDE controller on the nVIDIA®
 nForce4 Ultra/Standard chipset provides IDE
HDD/CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 operation modes
†Can connect up to 4 IDE devices
On-Board SATA
†nForce4 Standard supports 4 SATA ports. Transfer rate is up to 150MB/s.
†nForce4 Ultra supports 4 SATA II ports. Transfer rate is up to 300MB/s.Mainboard Specifications