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