MSI K9a2 Cff Manual

							1-3 Getting StartedRAID
- SATA1~4 support RAID 0/ 1/ 0+1 mode
Connectors
Back panel
- 1 PS/2 mouse port
- 1 PS/2 keyboard port
- 1 1394 port (optional)
- 1 COM  port
- 1 LAN jack
- 4 USB 2.0 ports
- 1 eSATA port (optional)
- 6 flexible audio jacks
On-Board Pinheaders
- 3 USB 2.0 pinheaders
- 1 1394 pinheader (optional)
- 1 Front Panel Audio pinheader
- 1 CD-in pinheader
- 1 TPM Module pinheader (optional)
- 1 SPDIF-out pinheader (optional)
- 1 Chassis Intrusion pinheader
TPM (optional)
- Supports TPM
Slots
- 2 PCI Express x16 slots compatible with PCIE 2.0 specification,
supports CrossFire mode
  a. the mazarine PCIE x16 (PCI_EX1) slot supports PCIE x16 speed
  b. the blue PCIE x16  (PCI_EX2) slot supports PCIE x8 speed
  c. if you intend to install two expansion cards into both PCIE x16
slots, these two PCIE x16 lanes will auto arrange from x16/ x0 to
x8/ x8
  d. if you intend to install only One expansion card, make sure that
the expansion card is installed on the mazarine PCIE x16 slot
(PCI_EX1)
- 1 PCI Express x 1 slot
- 2 PCI slots
Form Factor
- ATX (30.5cm X 22.0 cm)
Mounting
- 6 mounting holes 
						

							MS-7388 Mainboard
1-4K9A2 CF Series (MS-7388 v1.X)
ATX MainboardMainboard LayoutBATT+PCI _EX1PCI _EX3PCI _EX2PCI1
PCI2J1394_1FDD1JUSB3SYSFAN2JBAT1IDE1
SATA1
DIMM1
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM4CPUFAN1 CPUFAN1JPW1
SATA3SATA2
SATA4
ATXPWR1
JUSB1JUSB2JFP1JFP2 JTPMTop : mouse 
Bottom: keyboard
Top: LAN Jack
Bottom: USB
ports T:
M:
B:Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
T:RS-Out
M:CS-Out
B:SS-OutTop : 
USB Ports
ESATA Port
(optional) Bottom: 
1394 port (optional)
COM port
SYSFAN1
JAUD1JCD1 Audio
codec
VIA
VT6308P
(optional) AMD
790X
AMD
SB600
JSPD1 I/O
Chip LAN
Chip
(Optional) JCI1 
						

							1-5 Getting StartedPacking Checklist
* The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the
product you purchased.Power CableSATA Cable
MSI motherboardMSI Driver/Utility CDBack IO ShieldStandard Cable for
IDE DevicesUser’s GuideCross Fire
Video Link Cable
(optional) 
						

							2-1Hardware SetupHardware Setup Chapter 2
This chapter provides you with the information about
hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation,
be careful in holding the components and follow the
installation procedures. For some components, if you
install in the wrong orientation, the components will not
work properly.
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer
components. Static electricity may damage the
components. 
						

							2-2MS-7388 MainboardDDR2 DIMMs, p.2-6
Back Panel
I/O, p.2-9CPUFAN1, p.2-13
ATXPWR1, p.2-8IDE1, p.2-11PCI Slots,
p.2-22JUSB1~3,
p.2-15SATA1~4,
p.2-12FDD1, p.2-11PCI Express
slots, p.2-19CPU, p.2-3J1394_1, p.2-17Quick Components GuideJFP2, p.2-16SYSFAN2,
p.2-13JBAT1, p.2-18JSPD1, p.2-17JPW1, p.2-8JTPM, p.2-14JFP1, p.2-16JCD1, p.2-13
JAUD1, p.2-14JCI1, p.2-16 SYSFAN1,
p.2-13 
						

							2-3Hardware Setup
The mainboard supports AMD®
 Athlon64 X2/ Athlon64/ Sempron  processors in Socket
AM2, and supports Phenom FX, Phenom X4/X2, Athlon X2, Sempron  processors in
Socket AM2+. The Socket AM2/ AM2+ offer a 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://global.msi.com.tw/index.
php?func=cpuformCPU (Central Processing Unit)Important
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure
the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Make
sure that you apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between
the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.
Replaceing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the
power supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safety
of CPU.
Overclocking
This mainboard 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 specifications is
not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused
by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications. 
						

							2-4MS-7388 Mainboard
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2/ AM2+
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 the lever
90 degreeSliding the plate
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Correct CPU placement
O
Incorrect CPU placement
Press down the CPU
Close the lever 
						

							2-5Hardware Setup
Installing 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.
2. Then press down the other end of
the clip to fasten the cooling set on
the top of the retention mechanism.
Locate the Fix Lever and lift up it . 1.Position the cooling set onto the re-
tention mechanism.
Hook one end of the clip to hook
first.3.Fasten down the lever.4.Attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU
fan connector on the mainboard.Fixed LeverImportant
1. Read the CPU status in BIOS (Chapter 3).
2. Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the CPU/
cooler installation only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depend-
ing on the model you purchase. 
						

							2-6MS-7388 MainboardMemory
These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules.
For more information on compatible components, please visit http://global.msi.com.
tw/index.php?func=testreportDDR2
240-pin, 1.8V1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM42 DIMM1  DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM43 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules
In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two
data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system
performance. Please refer to the following illustrations for population rules under
Dual-Channel mode.64x2=128  pin56x2=112  pinEmptyInstalled 
						

							2-7Hardware Setup
Installing Memory Modules
1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right
orientation.
2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the
golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot.
 3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.Important
You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted
in the DIMM slot.Important
-DDR2 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR and the DDR2
standard is not backwards compatible. You should always install DDR2
memory modules in the DDR2 DIMM slots.
-In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the
same type and density in different channel DIMM slots.
-To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules
into the DIMM1 first.
-  Due to the chipset resource deployment, the system density will only be
detected up to 7+GB (not full 8GB) when each DIMM is installed with a 2GB
memory module.VoltNotch