MSI K9a2 Cff Manual

iK9A2 CF Series
MS-7388 (v1.X) Mainboard
G52-73881X1 

ii 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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iii Safety  InstructionsCAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.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....

ivFCC-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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However,...

v WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement 

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viii CONTENTS
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Trademarks.......................................................................................................................ii
Revision  History..............................................................................................................ii
Technical...

1-1 Getting StartedGetting Started Chapter 1
Thank you for choosing the K9A2 CF Series (MS-7388
v1.X) ATX mainboard. The K9A2 CF Series mainboards
are based on AMD®
 790X & SB600 chipsets for optimal
system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD®
Phenom/Athlon/Sempron series in Socket AM2/ AM2+,
the K9A2 CF Series deliver a high performance and
professional desktop platform solution. 

MS-7388 Mainboard
1-2Mainboard Specifications
Processor Support
- AMD®
  Phenom/Athlon/Sempron series processors in AM2/ AM2+
package
- Supports 4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=cpuform)
Supported FSB
- AM2 CPU supports Hyper Transport 1.0
- AM2+ CPU supports Hyper Transport 3.0
Chipset
- North Bridge: AMD®
 790X chipset
- South Bridge: AMD®
 SB600 chipset
Memory Support
- DDR2 800/667/533 DRAM...