MSI K8n Sli H Manual

iMS-7100 (v1.X) ATX MainboardK8N SLI Platinum &
K8N Neo4 Platinum/SLI
G52-M7100X2 

ii Manual Rev: 1.1
Release Date: Dec. 2004FCC-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...

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
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement.........................................................iii
Copyright Notice..............................................................................................................iii
Revision History..............................................................................................................iii
Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................iv...

vi Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors controlled by
nForce4 SLI: SATA1 / SATA2 / SATA3 / SATA4;....................................2-18
Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors controlled by
Silicon Image’s SATARAID: SATA5 / SATA6  (only for K8N Neo4 Platinum/
SLI)..............................................................................................................2-18
CD-In Connector: JCD1.............................................................................2-18
Front Panel Connectors:...

vii H/W Diagnostic....................................................................................................4-4
Communication.....................................................................................................4-5
Software Access Point.......................................................................................4-6
Terminology..................................................................................................4-6
Access Point...

viii RAID Drives Management.................................................................................6-12
Chapter 7. Silicon Image SATARAID5TM
 Introduction.....................................7-1
Introduction..........................................................................................................7-2
RAID - Redundant Array of Independent Disks........................................7-2
RAID 0...

1-1 Getting StartedChapter 1. Getting
StartedThank you for choosing the K8N SLI Platinum & K8N Neo4
Platinum/SLI (MS-7100) v1.X ATX mainboard. The  K8N SLI Plati-
num & K8N Neo4 Platinum/SLI mainboards are based on nVIDIA®
nForce™4 SLI chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit
the advanced AMD®
 K8 Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 processor, the
K8N SLI Platinum & K8N Neo4 Platinum/SLI mainboards deliver a
high performance and professional desktop platform solution.Getting Started 

1-2MS-7100 ATX Mainboard
CPU
†Supports Socket-939 for AMD K8 Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 (Socket939) processor
†Supports up to 4000+ Athlon FX55 , 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 SLI
- HyperTransport link to the AMD Athlon 64/Athlon 64 FX CPU
- HyperTransport supporting speed up to 1GHz (2000MT/s)
- Supports 2 PCI Express x16/ x1 interface
- Two independent SATA...