MSI K9AGM3 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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T h is eq uip men t h as 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...
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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
Power Cable
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.
1-5
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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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Hardware 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 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...
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... 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 90 degree
3. Look for the gold arrow on the CPU. The gold arrow should point...
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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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... are used 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
Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules
In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously...
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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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...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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11
+12V
12
+3.3V
23
+5V
24
GND
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1
This power connector JPW 1 is used to provide power to the CPU.
JPW1
4
2
3
1
Pin Definition
PIN
SIGNAL
1
GND
2
GND...
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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.
FDD1
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 mode by setting ...
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... environment and could look 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.
4. Click Finish to restart the system.
Click here
Select this option
Click here A-3
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...to HDMI port
Install ATI HDMI Audio Driver
To install the ATI HDMI Audio driver follow the steps below.
1. Insert the application CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will automatically appear. 2. Click ATI HDMI Audio Driver.
3. Click Next to install the driver. 4. Restart the computer after the driver installation procedure.
Setup Sounds and Audio Devices
Go to: Start -> Control Panel...
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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.
Double click
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... to install Vista click on "Load Driver" button to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver.
5. W hen prompted, insert the floppy disk or media (Floppy, CD/DVD Or USB) and press Enter.
6. You should be shown a list of available SCSI Adapters. 7. Select "ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller -x86 platform" when the
system is 32-bit version or "ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller -x64 platform...
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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
You must install the RAID driver to enable RAID.
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... 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.
click here 2. On the next screen, click the "W izard..." icon to open the displays manager
wizard for step-by-step assistance in setting up your display...