MSI K8n Neo4 Manual
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1-3 Getting Started USB Interface † 10 USB ports - Controlled by nForce4 Ultra chipset - 4 ports in the rear I/O, 6 ports via the external bracket NV RAID (Software) † Supports up to 4 SATA and 4 ATA133 Hard drives -RAID 0 or 1, 0+1, JBOD is supported -RAID function available for PATA+SATA H/D drives Gigabit LAN † Supports one LAN jacks -Supports 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Marvell 88E1111 IEEE 1394 (Optional) † Supports up to two 1394 ports (rear panel x 1, pinheader x 1). Transfer rate is up to 400Mbps Audio † Chip integrated by Realtek ALC850 -Direct Sound AC97 audio -7.1 Channel output On-Board Peripherals † On-Board Peripherals include: -1 floppy port supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes -1 serial port -1 parallel port supporting SPP/EPP/ECP mode -1 Audio jack(5-in-1) and fiber SPDIF out -1 coaxial SPDIF out -1 IrDA pinheader -1 CD-In pinheader -1 D-Bracket2 pinheader -2 IEEE1394 ports (Rear * 1 / Front * 1)(Optional) -10 USB1.1/2.0 ports (Rear * 4 / Front * 6) BIOS † The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play ” BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically. † The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications. † Supports boot from LAN, USB Device 1.1 & 2.0, and SATA HDD.
1-4MS-7125 ATX Mainboard †Supports boot from LAN, USB Device 1.1 & 2.0, and SATA HDD. Dimension †ATX Form Factor (30.4 cm X 24.4 cm) Mounting †9 mounting holesMSI Reminds You... 1.Now the nVidia nForce4 system driver is only available for Windows 2000 and Windows XP. 2.To create a bootable RAID volume for a Windows 2000 environment, Microsoft’s Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4) is required. As the end user cannot boot without SP4, a combination installation CD must be created before attempting to install the operating system onto the bootable RAID volume. To create the combination installation CD, please refer to the follow- ing website: http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp4/HFdeploy.htm
1-5 Getting StartedMainboard Layout K8N Neo4 Series (MS-7125 v1.X) ATX MainboardCPUFAN1 NBFAN1 S1W SFAN2 JPW1 FDD1 SATA3SATA4SATA1 SATA2 JCD1 T:M:B:Line-InLine-OutMicT:RS-OutM:CSB:SPDIF Out-Out USB ports T: LAN jackB: USB ports Winbond W83627THF VIAVT6307(Optional) 88E1111-RCJ BATT+ DIMM 1 SFAN1DIMM 3 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 ATX1 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 1 PCI _E3 PCI _E2 PCI _E1 IDE 2IDE 1 JFP1JDB1JFP2 JIR1JIR1 JCI1 JLPC1 JAUD1JUSB2JUSB3 JUSB1 J1394_1(Optional) Top : Parallel PortBottom: COM Port1394 Port (Optional)SPDIF OUT Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard MSICoreCell BIOSCodec PCI Slot 4 NForce4Ultra/Standard
1-6MS-7125 ATX MainboardPacking ContentsPower CableSATA Cable (Optional)User’s GuideD-Bracket 2 (Optional) MSI motherboardMSI Driver/Utility CD SATA RAID Driver DisketteRound Cable of IDE Devices (Optional)Back IO Shield 1394 Cable (Optional)Round Cable of Floppy Disk (Optional)
2-1 Hardware SetupChapter 2. Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on the mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the periph- eral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the compo- nents and follow the installation procedures.Hardware Setup
2-2 MS-7125 ATX MainboardQuick Components Guide DDR DIMMs, p.2-7 JDB1, p.2-22JFP1, p.2-19 Back Panel I/ O,(Optional) p.2-12JPW1, p.2-10 IDE1/2, p.2-17ATX1, p.2-10 JFP2, p.2-19PCI_E2, p.2-26 PCI Slots 1~4, p.2-26JUSB1~3, p.2-19SATA1~4, p.2-18J1394_1, p.2-21 (Optional)NBFAN1, p.2-16 CPUFAN1, p.2-16JAUD1, p.2-20SW1, p.2-25FDD1, p.2-16 SFAN1, p.2-16JCD1, p.2-18JCI1, p.2-7JIR1, p.2-20SFAN2, p.2-16PCI_E1, p.2-26 PCI_E3, p.2-26CPU, p.2-3
2-3 Hardware SetupCentral Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon64 processor. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket-939 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.MSI Reminds You... Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU. Overclocking This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product speci- fications is not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications.
2-4 MS-7125 ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 939 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 on the 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. 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 procedures 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, al- ways close the lever with your fingers pressing tightly on top of the CPU to make sure the CPU is properly and completely embed- ded into the socket.Open Lever 90 degree Sliding PlateGold arrowGold arrowGold arrowCorrect CPU placementO
2-5 Hardware SetupInstalling AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set 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. 1.Detach the shield of the backplate’s paster.2.Turn over the mainboard, and install the backplate to the proper position.3.Turn over the mainboard again, and place the mainboard on the flat surface. Locate the two screw holes of the mainboard. 4.Align the retention mechanism and the backplate. Fix the retention mechanism and the backplate with two screws.retention mechanism
2-6 MS-7125 ATX Mainboard 6.Locate the Fix Lever, Safety Hook and the Fixed Bolt. Lift up the intensive fixed lever. 5.Position the cooling set onto the re- tention mechanism. Hook one end of the clip to hook first, and then press down the other end of the clip to fasten the cooling set on the top of the retention mechanism.7.Fasten down the lever. 8.Make sure the safety hook completely clasps the fixed bolt of the retention mechanism.Safety HookFixed Bolt Fixed Lever9.Attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard.MSI Reminds You... While disconnecting the Safety Hook from the fixed bolt, it is neces- sary 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.