MSI K9a2 Cff Manual

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

							ii 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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marks of AMD Corporation.
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 and Pentium®
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Corporation.
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Revision  History
RevisionRevision  HistoryDate
V1.0First release for PCB 1.XSeptember  2007
Technical  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 website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates,
and other information: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?
func=faqIndexContact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com.tw/ 
						

							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.
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, STOR-
AGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 600 
C (1400
F), IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. 
						

							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, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed
below.
† Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
† Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
† Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
† Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
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-7388This 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. 
						

							v WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement 
						

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							viii CONTENTS
Copyright  Notice..............................................................................................................ii
Trademarks.......................................................................................................................ii
Revision  History..............................................................................................................ii
Technical  Support...........................................................................................................ii
Safety  Instructions.........................................................................................................iii
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement........................................................iv
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement....................................v
Chapter 1. Getting Started....................................................................................1-1
Mainboard Specifications...................................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-4
Packing Checklist.................................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup..................................................................................2-1
Quick Components Guide....................................................................................2-2
CPU (Central Processing Unit)............................................................................2-3
Memory.................................................................................................................2-6
Power Supply......................................................................................................2-8
Back Panel............................................................................................................2-9
Connectors.........................................................................................................2-11
Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-18
Slots....................................................................................................................2-19
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup.............................................................................................3-1
Entering Setup.....................................................................................................3-2
The Main Menu.....................................................................................................3-4
Standard CMOS Features...................................................................................3-6
Advanced BIOS Features...................................................................................3-8
Integrated Peripherals........................................................................................3-11
Power Management Setup...............................................................................3-13
PNP/PCI Configurations.....................................................................................3-16
H/W Monitor........................................................................................................3-18
Cell Menu............................................................................................................3-19
Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults.................................................................3-22
BIOS Setting Password.....................................................................................3-23
Appendix A Realtek ALC888 Audio....................................................................A-1
Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver................................................................A-2
Software Configuration......................................................................................A-4
Hardware Setup................................................................................................A-19
Appendix B SATA RAID...........................................................................................B-1
RAID Configuration..............................................................................................B-2 
						

							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 (240pin/ 1.8V)
- 4 DDR2 DIMMs (8GB Max)
(For more information on compatible components, please visit
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=testreport)
LAN
- Supports 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek 8111B
1394 (Optional)
- Transfer rate is up to 400Mbps
- Controlled by VIA VT6308P (optional)
Audio
- Chip integrated by Realtek®
 ALC888
- Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing
- Compliant with Azalia 1.0 spec
IDE
- 1 IDE port by SB600
- Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode
- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode
SATA
- 4 SATAII ports by SB600
- 1 eSATA port by Silicon Image Sil3531(optional)
- Supports storage and data transfers at up to 300MB/s
Floppy
- 1 floppy port
- Supports 1 FDD with 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB