MSI K9AGM3-FIH - Motherboard - Micro ATX driver and firmware
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... 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=faqIndex Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com.tw/
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... 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 LANOTICE D'INSTALLATIONAVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
Micro-Star International MS-7367
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to...
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... 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features 3-8 Advanced Chipset Features 3-10 Integrated Peripherals 3-11 Power Management Setup 3-13 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-16 H/W Monitor ...3-18 Load Optimized Defaults 3-22 BIOS Setting Password 3-22
Appendix A Realtek ALC888 Audio A-1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver A-2 Setup audio outpur to HDMI A-4 Software Configuration A-5 Hardware Setup A-20
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Appendix B ATi SATA RAID B-1 RAID Configuration B-2
Appendix C Using TV-Out function C-1 Installing the TV-Out Bracket C-2 Connecting S-Video/ RCA & HDTV Cables C-3 Display Setup ...C-6
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Packing Checklist
Getting Started
MSI motherboard
MSI Driver/Utility CD
SATA Cable
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Standard Cable for IDE Devices
Back IO Shield
User's Guide
* The pictures are for reference only and may vary from the packing contents of the product you purchased.
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... 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...
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... Setup
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon64 X2/ Athlon64 processors. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket AM2 for easy CPU installation. W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU ... 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...
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... for Socket 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-degree angle.
Sliding the plate
Open the lever ...
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Hardware Setup
Installing AMD Socket AM2 CPU Cooler Set
W hen 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.
Important
1. Read the CPU status...
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... for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://global.msi.com. tw/index.php?func=testreport
DDR2
240-pin, 1.8V
56x2=112 pin
64x2=128 pin
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In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines...
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... 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 DIM M1 first.
- Due to the chipset resource deployment, the system density will only be detected up...
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...ATX power supply, please plug your power sup-
ply along with pin 1 & pin 13 (refer to the image at the right hand).
There is also a foolproof design on pin 11, 12, 23 & 24 to avoid
wrong installation...
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+5V
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GND
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1
This power connector JPW 1 is used to provide power to the CPU.
JPW1
Pin Definition
PIN
SIGNAL
4
2
1
GND
3
1
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Hardware Setup
Connectors
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1
This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive.
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IDE Connector: IDE1
This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices.
IDE1
Important
If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to master / slave ...
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... look
www.devicemanuals.eu slightly different if you install the drivers in different operating systems. 1. Insert the application CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will automatically appear. 2. Click Realtek HD Audio Driver.
Click here
Important
The HD Audio Configuration software utility is under continuous update to enhance audio applications. Hence, the program screens shown here in...
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Realtek ALC888 Audio 3. Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver.
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Click here
Select this option
Click here A-3
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... CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will automatically appear. 2. Click ATI HDMI Audio Driver.
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Setup Sounds and Audio Devices
Go to: Start -> Control Panel -> Sounds and Audio Devices
W hen the ATI HDMI Audio Driver is cor-
rectly installed, there will be one...
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Realtek ALC888 Audio
Software Configuration
After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 2-, 4-, 6- or 8- channel audio feature now. Click the audio icon from the system tray at the lower-right corner of the screen to activate the HD Audio Configuration. It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio M anager from the Control Panel...
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... the CD-ROM drive.
3. 4.
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3. Copy all the contents in the : for Windows XP driver CD \ATI\ATIDrv\SBDrv\RAID for Windows Vista driver CD \ChipSet\ATI\Packages\Drivers\SBDrv\SB6xx\RAID\x86 and \ChipSet\ATI\Packages\Drivers\SBDrv\SB6xx\RAID\x64 to a formatted floppy disk.
4. The driver disk for ATI SATA RAID controller is...
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ATi SATA RAID
Installing the RAID Driver Under Windows (for Non-bootable RAID Array)
1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear. 3. Under the Driver tab, click on ATI System Driver. The ATI System Driver
includes ATI RAID Driver. 4. The driver will be automatically installed.
Important
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... describe display setup using W indows XP. W indows 2000/ ME/9X screens are slightly different but the procedures are the same as described. To enable the TV-Out function, follow this procedure: 1. After install the "ATi System Drivers" that bundled in the driver CD for the
mainboard. Restart the computer. Click the "ATI Catalyst Control Center" icon on the desktop...