MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM User Guide
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K8N Neo2 Series MS-7025 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard G52-M7025X1 i - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 2
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation VOIR LA NOTICE D'INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-7025 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 3
of their respective owners. AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP, Thoroughbred™, and Duron™ are registered trademarks of trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows® 98/2000/NT/ XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft trademarks of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. Revision History - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 4
guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://www.msi. com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php h Contact our technical staff at: [email protected] Safety Instructions 1. Always read the safety instructions carefully. 2. Keep this User's Manual - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 5
Guide 2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-3 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 939 2-4 Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set 2-5 Memory Port (Optional 2-12 Serial Port Connector 2-13 USB Connectors 2-13 LAN (RJ-45) Jack 2-14 Audio Port Connectors 2-14 Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 2- - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 6
BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup ...3-2 Selecting the First Boot Device 3-2 Control Keys 3-3 Getting Help 3-3 The Main Menu 3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features 3-8 Advanced Chipset Update ...4-9 MEGA STICK ...4-10 Basic Function 4-10 Non-Unicode programs supported 4-12 Core - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 7
of RAID Configurations 5-2 RAID Configuration 5-3 Basic Configuration Instructions 5-3 Setting Up the NVRAID BIOS 5-3 NVIDIA RAID Untility Installation 5-7 Installing the RAID Driver (for bootable RAID Array 5-7 Installing the NVIDIA RAID Software Under Windows (for Non-bootable RAID Array - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 8
Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for choosing the K8N Neo2 Platinum (MS-7025) v1.X ATX mainboard. The K8N Neo2 Platinum mainboard is based on nVIDIA® nForce™3 Ultra chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® K8 Athlon 64 FX / Athlon - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 9
CPU h Supports Socket-939 for AMD K8 Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 (Socket939) processor h Supports up to 3500+, 3800+ Athlon64FX 53, 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 h nVIDIA nForce3 - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 10
* 4) BIOS h The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically. h The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications. h Supports boot from LAN, USB Device - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 11
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Dimension h ATX Form Factor (30.4 cm X 24.4 cm) Mounting h 9 mounting holes MSI Reminds You... 1. Please note 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 - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 12
COM A 1394 Port (Optional) SPDIF T: LAN jack B: USB ports T: LAN jack B: USB ports T:Lin e-In M :Lin e- Out nFORCE3 Ultra PCI Slot3 PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 5 VIA VT6306 (Optional) (Optional) J1394_1 J1394_2 JUSB2 JUSB1 J BAT 1 JDB1 JFP2 JFP1 JIR1 SATA2 SATA1 BIOS SFAN1 K8N Neo2 Platinum (MS-7025 - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 13
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Packing Contents MSI motherboard MSI Driver/Utility CD nForce3 SATA RAID Driver Diskette SATA Cable (Optional) Power Cable D-Bracket 2 (Optional) Round Cable of IDE Devices Round Cable of Floppy Disk 1394 Cable (Optional) Back IO Shield User's Guide 1-6 Test Report - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 14
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 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 peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc. While doing - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 15
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Quick Components Guide JPW1, p.2-10 CPUFAN1, p.2-16 Back Panel I/O, p.2-12 SFAN2, p.2-16 JCI1, p.2-17 DDR DIMMs, p.2-7 IDE1/2, p.2-17 ATX1, p.2-10 SATA3, SATA4, p.2-18 AGP Slot, p.2-25 B AT T + PCI - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 16
Hardware Setup Central 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 - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 17
MS-7025 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-degree angle. 3. Look for the gold arrow. The gold arrow should - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 18
Hardware Setup Installing 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 - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 19
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard 5. Position the cooling set onto the re- 7. Fasten Bolt. Lift up the intensive fixed lever. Safety Hook 9. Attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard. Fixed Lever Fixed Bolt MSI Reminds You... While disconnecting the Safety Hook from the fixed bolt, - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 20
the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~4). For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php. rules while using dual-channel DDR (Please refer to the suggested DDR population table below). Users may install memory modules of - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 21
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard GREEN DIMM1 (Ch A) 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB PURPLE DIMM2 (Ch B) 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB GREEN DIMM3 (Ch A) 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB PURPLE DIMM4 (Ch B) 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB System Density 256MB~2GB 256MB~2GB 512MB~4GB MSI Reminds You... - Dual-channel DDR works ONLY in the 3 - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 22
vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket. 3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close. Volt Notch MSI Reminds You... You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 23
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power into the connector. ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. 10 20 1 11 ATX1 ATX1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL PIN 1 3.3V 11 2 3.3V 12 3 GND - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 24
modules under S5 (power-off) states, and the power code is plugged while installing modules. Due to several pins are very sensitive to ESD, so this kind of memory-replacement actions might cause system chipset unable to boot. Please follow the following solution to avoid this situation. Unplug - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 25
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: Mouse Parallel LAN LAN L-In RS-Out Keyboard COM A 1394 Port SPDIF (Optional) Out (Coaxial) USB USB by providing enhanced PC connectivity for a wide range of devices, including consumer electronics audio/ - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 26
(Open Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus roots for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or other USB-compatible devices. You can plug the USB device directly into the connector. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 USB Ports USB Port Description PIN SIGNAL 1 VCC 2 -Data 0 3 +Data0 4 GND - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 27
Mic is a connector for microphones. However, there is an advanced audio application provided by Realtek ALC850 to offer support for 7.1-channel audio operation and can turn rear audio connectors from 2-channel to 4-/5.1-/7.1 channel audio. S/PDIF Out-Coaxial Line In Line Out MIC Rear Speaker Out - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 28
Port Connector: LPT1 The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. 13 1 25 14 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 STROBE - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 29
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System FAN. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 30
IDE2 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive. MSI Reminds You... If you install two hard disks on cable, supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper setting instructions. Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 This connector BIOS utility and clear the record. GND 2 CINTRU 1 JCI1 2-17 - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 31
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors controlled by nForce3 Ultra: SATA1 / SATA2 / SATA3 / SATA4 The Southbridge of this mainboard is nForce3 Ultra which supports four serial ATA connectors SATA1~SATA4. SATA1~SATA4 are dual high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. Each supports - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 32
and LEDs. JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JFP1 Pin Definition JFP1 Reset HDD Switch LED 9 1 10 2 , which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for connecting highspeed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 33
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect to the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. PIN SIGNAL Pin Definition DESCRIPTION 1 JAUD1 2 3 2 10 4 1 9 5 6 7 8 - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 34
configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. JIR1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 6 5 JIR1 2 2 is a USB Bracket that supports both USB1.1 & 2.0 spec. It integrates four LEDs and allows users to identify system problem through 16 various - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 35
installed properly. Early Chipset Initialization Memory Detection Test Testing onboard memory size. The D-LED will hang if the memory module is damaged or not installed properly. Decompressing BIOS image to RAM for fast booting. Initializing Keyboard Controller. Testing VGA BIOS This will start - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 36
start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter. BIOS Sign On This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc... Testing Base and Extended Memory Testing base memory from 240K to 640K and extended memory - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 37
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Jumpers The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer's function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard's function through the use of jumpers. Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 38
-bit channel for the graphics controller to directly access main memory. The slot supports 8x/4x AGP card. AGP Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. The orange PCI slot (PCI5) also works as a communcation - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 39
While booting up, the BIOS version is shown in the 1st line appearing after the memory counting. It is usually in the format: example: W7025NMS V1.0B32 061704 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A=AMI(R); W=AWARD(R) 2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number. 6th digit refers to nVIDIA chipset - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 40
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. the original first boot device to boot up. MSI Reminds You... The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 41
BIOS Setup Control Keys Enter> Move to sub-menu. If you want to return to the main menu, just press the . General Help The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this screen from any menu by simply pressing . The - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 42
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter Phoenix-Award® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will supports PnP/PCI. H/W Monitor Use this menu to specify your settings for hardware. Cell Menu Use this menu to specify your settings for CPU/AGP frequency/voltage control and overclocking. - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 43
Setup Load Fail-Safe Setup Defaults Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for stable system performance operations. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS values for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected. Set Supervisor Password - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 44
MS-7025 . day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. month The month from Jan. through Dec. date The date from >. IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave Press PgUp/ or PgDn/ to select [Manual], [None] or [Auto] type. Note that the specifications of your drive - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 45
On The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot. Available options are: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] keyboard error. CPU Type/BIOS Version/Video Memory/System Memory/Total Memory The items show the CPU type, BIOS version and memory status of - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 46
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Advanced BIOS Features Full Screen LOGO Display This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages at boot. Small Logo(EPA) Display This - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 47
2nd/3rd Boot Device The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. Boot Other Device first 64KB of extended memory. When the default value [Fast] is selected, the Gate A20 is controlled by Port92 or chipset specific method resulting in - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 48
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Security Option This specifies the type of BIOS Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system. Settings: [1.4], [1.1]. Boot - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 49
BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features AGP Aperture Size This setting controls just how much system RAM can be allocated to AGP for video purposes. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated to graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 50
it and the operating environment includes a DMA driver (Windows 95 OSR2 or a third-party IDE bus master driver). If your hard drive and your system software both support Ultra DMA/33, Ultra DMA/66 and Ultra DMA/100 select Auto to enable BIOS support. The settings are: [Auto], [Disabled]. 3-12 - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 51
BIOS Setup IDE Prefetch Mode The onboard IDE drive interfaces support IDE prefetching, for faster drive accesses. When you install a primary and/or secondary add-in IDE interface, set this option to [Disabled] if the interface does not support prefetching. The settings are: [Enabled], [Disabled]. - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 52
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard OnChip USB This setting allows you to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. Selecting [V1.1+V2.0] enables the system to support both USB 1.1 and 2.0 spec. Setting options: [Disabled], [V1.1], [V1.1+V2.0]. USB KB/Storage Support Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB- - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 53
BIOS Setup Onboard I/O Chip Setup Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Onboard FDC Controller Select [Enabled] if your system has a - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 54
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Onboard Parallel Port There is a built-in parallel port on the on-board Super I/O chipset ] will allow the onboard parallel port to support both the ECP and EPP modes simultaneously. Select." At this time either [EPP 1.7] spec or [EPP 1.9] spec can be chosen. ECP Mode Use DMA - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 55
in this section are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. Sleep State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP, you can choose to enter the Standby mode - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 56
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard HDD Power Down If HDD activity is not detected for Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Power-On by Alarm The field is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a scheduled time/date. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Day of Month Alarm The field specifies - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 57
BIOS Setup S3 wake up by PS2/Keyboard, S3 wake up by PS2/Mouse These fields allow the activity of the PS2 (keyboard and mouse) to wake up the system from S3 sleep state. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled]. 3-19 - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 58
capacity to automatically configure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. However, this capability means absolutely nothing unless you are using a Plug and Play operating system such as Windows® 95/98. If you set this field to [Manual], choose specific resources by going into each - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 59
BIOS Setup PCI/VGA Palette Snoop When set to [Enabled], multiple VGA devices operating on different buses can handle data from the CPU on each set of palette registers on every video device. Bit 5 of the command register in the PCI device configuration space is the VGA Palette - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 60
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard H/W Monitor This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc. Monitor function PC Health Status Press and the following sub-menu appears. Current System/CPU Temperature, NB Fan/CPU Fan Speed, Vcore, +12.0V, +3.3V, +5.0V, Battery, +5VSB These - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 61
BIOS Setup Cell Menu The items in Cell Menu includes some important settings of CPU, AGP, DRAM and overclocking functions. MSI Reminds You... Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Current CPU / DDR Clock These two items show the current clocks of CPU & DDR. Read-only. DRAM - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 62
Technology is the automatic overclocking function, included in the MSITM's newly developed CoreCellTM Technology. It is designed to detect the load balance of CPU while running programs, and to adjust the best CPU frequency automatically. When the motherboard detects CPU is running programs, it - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 63
, increasing the CPU frequency by 7%. 5th level of overclocking, increasing the CPU frequency by 9%. 6th level of overclocking, increasing the CPU frequency by 11%. MSI Reminds You... 1. Even though the Dynamic Overclocking Technology is more stable than manual overclocking, basically, it - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 64
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard CPU Voltage The settings are used to adjust the CPU clock multiplier (ratio) and CPU core voltage (Vcore). These settings offer users a tool to overclock the system. Memory Voltage Adjusting the DDR voltage can increase the DDR speed. Any changes made to this setting may cause - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 65
options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults mainboard. The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. When you select Load Fail-Safe Defaults, a - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 66
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press . The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 67
, you will be able to activate the MSI well-known features, Live Update and Core Center, which makes it easier to update the BIOS/drivers online, and to monitor the system hard- ware status (CPU/Fan temperature and speed) or to overclock the CPU/ memory. Once you have your DigiCell installed - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 68
using this utility, it is required to have all the integrated peripherals/cards (LAN card, Wireless LAN card, MegaStick... etc.) and all the necessary drivers (onboard LAN driver, audio driver, CoreCenter, Live Update... etc.) installed correctly. The icon representing each item will be lit up if - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 69
You can take advantage of Live Update to detect and update BIOS and drivers online. Core Center You can take advantage of Core Center to monitor the health status of your system and to overclock under Windows OS if your system supports overclocking function. MEGA STICK If you have your MEGA STICK - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 70
of each DigiCell. You may double check the connection and installation of the item marked as gray. You may also click on the Mail to MSI button to send your questions or suggestions to MSI's technical support staff. 4-4 - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 71
details. This icon indicates the information and connection status of onboard LAN, which is read-only. The second icon indicates the wireless connection advanced settings in the WLAN Card Mode dialogue box (see the image on p.4-8). Please note that it is only available when the Software Access - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 72
Infrastructure network, the Access Point can manage the bandwidth to maximize bandwidth utilization. Additionally, the Access Point enables users on a wireless LAN to access an existing wired network, allowing wireless users to take advantage of the wired networks resources, such as Internet, email - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 73
multi computers simultaneously. 2. If you are getting on Internet in office, usually the LAN card will automatically get the IP this computer uses. In this case you don't have to enable this function. SSID Means Service Set Identifier, a unique name shared among all points in a wireless network. It - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 74
address located in Association Control List can connect to the wireless LAN. MAC Address MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC click "Cancel" to close this dialogue box, or click "Refresh" button to update the available WLAN connections. If the network you are selecting is encrypted (WEP shown - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 75
. Live Utility - Updates the utilities online. If the product you purchased does not support any of the functions listed above, a "sorry" message is displayed. For more information on the update instructions, insert the companion CD and refer to the "Live Update Guide" under the "Manual" Tab. 4-9 - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 76
MS-702M5SAI TFXeaMtuarienboard MEGA STICK In the MEGA STICK sub-menu, you can configure the settings of MSI MEGA STICK and the media files (*.m3u, *.mp3, *.wav, *.cda, *.wma) on your system. Basic Function Here you can edit your own play list with the buttons "load", "save", "delete", "shuttle", " - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 77
Introduction to DigiCell There is also a toolbar for you to execute some basic function, like play, stop, pause, previous/next song, song info and volume adjust. There is also a scroll bar on the top for you to forward/rewind. previous pause next forward/rewind bar stop play song's - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 78
MS-702M5SAI TFXeaMtuarienboard Non-Unicode programs supported If you are using an operating system the file names display incorrectly. However, you can install the Supplemental Language Support provided by Microsoft to solve this problem. You need to have your Microsoft Setup CD prepared in the CD- - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 79
Introduction to DigiCell 3. Then go to the [Advanced] tab and select the language you want to be supported (the language of the filename in the MegaStick) from the dropdown list in the [Language for non-Unicode programs], then click [Apply]. The system will - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 80
MS-702M5SAI TFXeaMtuarienboard Core Center (for AMD K8 Processor) Click on the Core Center icon in the main menu and the Core Center program will be enabled. Cool'n'Quiet This utility provides a CPU temperature detection function called Cool'n'Quiet. Cool'n'Quiet is a special feature designed only - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 81
for you. MSI Reminds You... To ensure that Cool'n'Quiet function is activated and will be working properly, it is required to double confirm that: 1. Run BIOS Setup, and se- lect Cell Menu. Under Cell Menu, find Cool'n'Quiet Support, and set this item to "Enable." 2. Enter Windows, and select - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 82
MS-702M5SAI TFXeaMtuarienboard Audio Speaker Setting In the Audio Speaker Setting sub-menu, you can configure the multi-channel audio operation, perform speaker test, and choose the environment you prefer while enjoying the music. You can scroll the bar of each equalizer to regulate the - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 83
the correct item from the Speaker mode drop-down list, and then click on each connected speaker to ensure if Headphone, 2-, 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1- channel audio operation is working properly. If any speaker fails to make sound, then check whether the cable is inserted firmly to the connector, or replace - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 84
MS-702M5SAI TFXeaMtuarienboard Power on Agent In the Power on Agent sub-menu, you can configure "OK" to restart the computer right away or click "Later" to restart your computer later. MSI Reminds You... Please note that the new setting will not take effect until you restart your computer. 4-18 - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 85
use the button "-Delete" to remove the added programs, or you can right-click on the selected program and click Delete. delete the added program MSI Reminds You... You can also enable the Every turn on function, which will enable the specified program(s) and file(s) every time the Digi Cell - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 86
MS and you need to enter your user name & password everytime when you boot up your computer. 2. If there are multi users using the same computer supports the following operating systems: Win9X, Windows ME, Windows 2000 & Windows XP. Default User Name It is only available for Windows 2000 & Windows XP - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 87
nVIDIA RAID Introduction Chapter 5. nVidia RAID Introduction nVidia RAID Introduction nVIDIA brings Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) technology- which is used by the world's leading businesses-to the common PC desktop. This technology uses multiple drives to either increase total disk - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 88
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Introduction System Requirement Operating System Support NVRAID supports the following operating systems: Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Edition Windows 2000 Professional RAID Arrays NVRAID supports Tolerance None Yes Yes No MSI Reminds You... Please note - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 89
the desired RAID array. 3. Boot from the Windows CD, use the floppy disk that has the RAID driver to copy and install the nForce RAID software. (Check Chapter 5, NVidia RAID Utility Installation, for details.) 4. Initialize the NVRAID Array Disks. Setting Up the NVRAID BIOS Be sure to enable the - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 90
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Understanding the "Define a New Array" Window Use the Define a New Array window to • Select the RAID Mode • Set 1, Master 2.0.M Channel 2, controller 0, Master 2.1.M Channel 2, controller 1, Master MSI Reminds You... There is no such thing as Slave drive in Serial ATA. - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 91
nVIDIA RAID Introduction Using the Define a New Array Window If necessary, press the tab key to move from [4 KB] and [128 KB]. • Assigning the Disks The disks that you enabled from the RAID Config BIOS setup page appear in the Free Disks block. These are the drives that are available for use as RAID - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 92
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Completing the RAID BIOS The Array List window appears, where you can review the RAID arrays window and then press Ctrl+X to exit the RAID setup. Now that the RAID setup has been configured from the RAID BIOS, the next step is to configure and load NVRAID drivers under Windows - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 93
the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the Windows CD, and the Windows Setup program starts. 2. Press F6 and wait for the Windows Setup screen to appear. 3. Specify the NVIDIA drivers: (1) Insert the floppy that has the RAID driver, press S. The Windows Setup screen appears as below: MSI Reminds You - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 94
5. Follow the instructions on how to install Windows XP. During the GUI portion of the install you might be prompted to click Yes to install the RAID driver. Click Yes as many times as needed in order to finish the installation. This will not be an issue with a signed driver. MSI Reminds You... Each - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 95
nVIDIA RAID Introduction Initializing and Using the Disk Array The RAID array is now ready to be initialized under Windows. 1. Launch Computer Management by clicking "Start" --> "Settings" --> "Control Panel" then open the "Administrative Tools" folder and double click on "Computer Management". 2. - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 96
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard 5. Check the disk in the list if you want to make the array a dynamic disk, then click Next. The Completing the Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard window appears. 6. Click Finish. The "Computer Management" window appears. The actual disks listed will depend on your system, and - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 97
(mirrored, striped, mirror-striped, JBOD, or any supported combination) • Setting Up a Spare RAID Disk • To view your RAID configuration from Windows, launch the NVRAID Management utility by appears in the right-side pane, as shown below. MSI Reminds You... The information in the figures in this - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 98
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard NVRAID Striped Array The figure below shows an example of a two hard drive striped array using identical 55.90 GB IDE hard drives ( - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 99
1 or RAID 0+1 array2. The spare drive can take over for a failed disk. NVRAID supports two types of spare drives: • Free Disk A free disk is a disk that is 2. Enter the RAID BIOS and make sure that the drive is not part of any array (if one exists). 3. Boot into Windows and run the NVRAIDMAN program - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 100
sure that the drive that you want to mark as free is RAID enabled. 2. Enter the RAID BIOS and make sure that the drive is not part of any array (if one exists). 3. Boot into Windows and run the NVRAIDMAN program. The drive appears under the Free Disk section. Step 2: Dedicate the Free - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 101
3. Click Next. The RAID Array Selection page appears. nVIDIA RAID Introduction 4. From the RAID Array Selection page, select one of the arrays from the list. This is the array to which you want to allocate the dedicated free disk. 5. Click Next. The Completing the NVIDIA Spare Disk Allocation page - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 102
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Method 2: Select an array and then assign a free disk to it. 1. Right click on the array to which you want to assign a dedicated - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 103
nVIDIA RAID Introduction 5. Click Next. The Completing the NVIDIA Spare Disk Allocation page appears. 6. Click Finish. You have now assigned a dedicated free disk to a mirrored array. Once a dedicated disk has been assigned to a particular array, it can be removed at any time. To remove the disk, - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 104
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Example of Dedicating a Free Disk in a RAID 1 or RAID 0+1 Array You click Designate Spare to launch the Spare Disk Allocation Wizard. 2. Click Designate Spare and then follow the instructions in the Wizard. The figure below shows an example of a RAID 1 array that has one spare - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 105
two hard drives. This only applies to RAID 1 array as well as a RAID 0+1 array. Rebuilding Instructions After creating a mirrored array, you can rebuild the array using the following steps: 1. Go to Windows and run the NVRAID Management utility. The figure below shows an example of a system with one - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 106
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard 4. Click Next. The Disk Selection page appears. 5. Select the drive that you want to rebuild by clicking it from the list, then click - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 107
nVIDIA RAID Introduction More About Rebuilding Arrays • Rebuilding Occurs in the Background The rebuilding process is very slow (it can take up to a day) and occurs in the background so as not to affect the performance of the system. • Rebuilding Applies Only to RAID 1 or RAID 0+1 Arrays Rebuilding - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 108
and Utility Chapter 6. Installation of Driver & Utility Installation of Driver & Utility MSI provides a setup CD along with your mainboard, which contains the required drivers for your system, and many other useful and powerful utility to bring you the best experience for your office professional - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 109
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Driver Installation Click on the Driver tab and the screen below will display. Click on the driver you like to install, and follow the proceeding instructions. NVIDIA nForce3 System Driver This driver is only available for Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating system. Please - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 110
to install. All the components shown here will be selected to be installed by default. Then click Next. 3. The system will start installing the selected driver components automatically. 4. Then the following screen displays the information for the NVIDIA IDE SW - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 111
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard 5. Then the following screen displays the installation of NVIDIA IDE SW Driver. Click Yes to continue. 6. Then the following screen displays the installation of NVIDIA Firewall and ForceWare Network Access Manager. It is a software firewall to protect - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 112
1. Click on this button to install the Realtek AC97 Audio Driver. Then the welcome dialogue will display. Click Next to continue. The installation process will launch automatically. 2. The following screen indicates the installation is complete. Click - MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM | User Guide - Page 113
MS-7025 ATX Mainboard Utility Installation Click on the Utility tab and the screen below will display. Click on the utility you like to install, and follow the proceeding instructions. 6-6
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G52-M7025X1
MS-7025 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard
K8N Neo2 Series