G52-73741X1
MS-7374 v1.X Mainboard
K9N2 SLI Platinum Series
Technical Support
Copyright Notice
Trademarks
Revision History
Safety Instructions
Micro-Star International MS-7374
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement
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CONTENTS
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Page
Getting Started
Getting Started
Chapter
Supported FSB
Mainboard Specifications
MS-7374 Mainboard
Processor Support
Mounting
Getting Started Connectors
Slots
Form Factor
PCI E1
Mainboard Layout
K9N2 SLI Platinum Series MS-7374 ATX Mainboard
MS-7374 Mainboard
Getting Started
Packing Checklist
Chapter
Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup
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Quick Components Guide
Overclocking
CPU Central Processing Unit
Overheating
Replacing the CPU
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CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2/ AM2+
Fixed Lever
Installing CPU Cooler Set
Hardware Setup
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Memory
Dual-Channel Memory Population Rules
DDR2
Volt Notch
Installing Memory Modules
Hardware Setup
ATX1
Power Supply
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector ATX1
ATX 8-pin/ 4-pin Power Connector JPW3/ JPW2
Figure 2 Unplug all the power connectors
Important Notification about Power Issue
Hardware Setup
Unplug the AC power cable
DVI-D Port
Back Panel
2-10
Mouse/Keyboard
Hardware Setup
2-11
ESATA Port
Audio Ports
IDE1
Connectors
IDE Connector IDE1 / IDE2
2-12
FDD1
Floppy Disk Drive Connector FDD1
Serial ATA Connector SATA1~6
2-13
CPUFAN1
Fan Power Connectors CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1/ 2/ 3
SPDIF-Out Connector SPDOUT1 optional, for HDMI graphics card only
2-14
2-15
Front Panel Audio Connector JAUD1
Chassis Intrusion Connector JCI1
CD-In Connector JCD1
JUSB1 / 2
Front USB Connector JUSB1/ JUSB2/ JUSB3
Serial Port Connector JCOM1
2-16
J13941
IEEE1394 Connector J13941 optional
TPM Module Connector JTPM1 optional
2-17
JFP2
Front Panel Connectors JFP1, JFP2
2-18
JFP1
Button
Reset Button RESET
Power Button PWRBTN
RESET
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Slots
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Slots
2-20
Hardware Setup
NV SLI Technology
2-21
SLI Video Link Card
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2-22
Select “Enable SLI technology recommended”
Hardware Setup
NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Technology
2-23
Enabling Hybrid SLI Technology
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PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots
PCI Interrupt Request Routing
2-24
Status
LED Status Indicators
2-25
Name
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LED 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
2-26
Group4 Group3 Group2 Group1
Chapter
BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup
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Entering Setup
Press DEL to enter SETUP
Main Menu
Control Keys
Getting Help
General Help F1
BIOS Setting Password
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Power Management Setup
Exit Without Saving
BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Save & Exit Setup
date
Standard CMOS Features
Date MMDDYY
month
Floppy Drive A
BIOS Setup LBA/Large Mode
DMA Mode
Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T
Full Screen Logo Display
Advanced BIOS Features
Quick Booting
Boot Up Num-Lock LED
Chipset Feature
BIOS Setup Password Check
PCI Latency Timer
CPU Feature
Execute TPM Command
MS-7374 Mainboard Boot Sequence
1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Boot Device
Boot From Other Device
USB Controller
RAID Mode
Integrated Peripherals
3-11
On-Chip IDE Controller
RAID mode
3-12
MS-7374 Mainboard On-Chip ATA Devices
BIOS Setup
Power Management Setup
ACPI Function
ACPI Standby State
Wake Up Event Setup
MS-7374 Mainboard Re-call VGA BIOS From S3
Power Button Function
Restore On AC Power Loss
Resume By PCI Device PME#
BIOS Setup Resume From S3 By PS/2 Mouse
Resume By RTC Alarm
3-15
CPU Smart FAN Target
H/W Monitor
3-16
Chassis Intrusion
BIOS Setup
BIOS Setting Password
3-17
D.O.T Control
Cell Menu
3-18
Current CPU/ DRAM Frequency
“ Enable.”
3-19
AMD Cool’n’Quiet
BIOS Setup
Advance DRAM Configuration
MS-7374 Mainboard Adjust CPU FSB Frequency MHz
Adjust CPU Ratio
Adjusted CPU Frequency MHz
Auto Disabled PCI Frequency
BIOS Setup Adjusted DRAM Frequency MHz
HT Configuration
Adjust PCI-E Frequency MHz
MS-7374 Mainboard Spread Spectrum
3-22
3-23
USER SETTINGS
Save Settings 1/2
Load Settings 1/2
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Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults
3-24
Appendix A
Realtek ALC888 Audio
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Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver
Installation for Windows 2000/ XP/ Vista
2. Click Realtek HD Audio Driver
Realtek ALC888 Audio
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Software Configuration
Realtek ALC888 Audio
Sound Effect
Environment Simulation
Save
Enable / Disable
Reset
MS-7374 Mainboard Equalizer Selection
Raise the key Remove the human voice Lower the key
Realtek ALC888 Audio Frequently Used Equalizer Setting
Karaoke Mode
2. Multi-Stream Function
1. Adjust Volume
playback multi-streaming and click OK to save the setup
Mixer
Realtek ALC888 Audio
Tool
A-10
MS-7374 Mainboard 3. Playback control
M ute
Realtek ALC888 Audio
A-11
4. Recording control
M ute
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Speaker Configuration
Audio I/O
A-12
Enable auto popup dialogue, when device has been plugged in
Realtek ALC888 Audio Connector Settings
Disable front panel jack detection option
Mute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in
Output Source
A-14
MS-7374 Mainboard S/PDIF
Output Sampling Rate
Realtek ALC888 Audio Test Speakers
A-15
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Microphone
A-16
Realtek ALC888 Audio
3D Audio Demo
A-17
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Information
A-18
A-19
Hardware Setup
Connecting the Speakers
n 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output
A-20
MS-7374 Mainboard n 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output
Realtek ALC888 Audio
n 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output
A-21
A-22
MS-7374 Mainboard n 8-Channel Mode for 8-Speaker Output
Appendix B
NVIDIA RAID
RAID Arrays
Summary of RAID Configurations
Introduction
System Requirement
Non-Bootable RAID Array
RAID Configuration
Basic Configuration Instructions
Setting Up the NVRAID BIOS
Serial ATA
Channel Adapter
MS-7374 Mainboard Understanding the “Define a New Array” Window
Assigning the Disks
nVidia RAID Using the Define a New Array Window
Selecting the RAID Mode
Selecting the Striping Block Size
MS-7374 Mainboard Completing the RAID BIOS Setup
nVidia RAID
Installing Driver
Install Driver in Windows Vista / XP
† New Windows Vista/ XP Installation For Windows XP
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NVIDIA RAID Utility Installation
nVidia RAID
Initializing and Using the Disk Array
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B-10
nVidia RAID
Using the NVMediaShield Software
Accessing the Storage Page
B-11
Rebuild an Array
Using the Storage Page
Create an Array
Delete an Array
Free Disk
Designate a Spare Disk
B-13
About Spare Disks
B-14
Remove a Spare
Migrate an Array
Migrating to an Array Larger Than 2 TB
Instructions
B-15
nVidia RAID Specific Migrating Requirements
Instructions
View Storage Information
B-16
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Appendix C
JMicron RAID Introduction
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Introduction
RAID Disk Driver List
JMicron RAID BIOS Utility
JMicron RAID
Hard Disk Driver List
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Creating RAID set
JMicron RAID
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JMicron RAID
Deleting RAID set
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Revert HDD to non-RAID
JMicron RAID
Solving a Mirror Conflict
To solving a Mirror conflict
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Rebuilding a Mirror drive
C-10
To rebuild a Mirror drive
Install Driver in Windows Vista / XP
† New Windows Vista / XP Installation For Windows XP
C-11
Installing Driver
C-12
MS-7374 Mainboard † Existing Windows Vista/XP Driver Installation
† Confirming Windows Vista/XP Driver Installation
C-13
JMicron RAID Configurer
View RAID Array Configurations
Viewing RAID Array Configurations
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Create RAID
Create RAID from Existing Disk
C-14
JMicron RAID
Remove RAID
C-15
MS-7374 Mainboard Way2
Rebuild RAID
C-16
JMicron RAID
C-17
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Solve Mirror Conflict
C-18
Appendix D
Dual Core Center
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Activating Dual Core Center
Dual Core Center
Main
Introduction
Voltage
Sharp mode Smooth mode Clock
Temperature
AV/ Game/ Office/ Silence/ Cool
Dual Core Center
DOT Dynamic OverClocking
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Clock
Dual Core Center
Voltage
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FAN Speed
Dual Core Center
Temperature
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User Profile
D-10
Dual Core Center
D-11