MSI K9A2 Neo-F Motherboard If you want to run AMD processors like the Phenom check out the affordable MSI K9A2 Neo-F 770 chipset socket AM2+/AM2 motherboard. It offers the fastest in graphics performance with support for a PCIe 2.0 x16 SLI video card. Based on the nForce 770 chipset, this ATX platform is designed for systems with 64-bit AMD Phenom X4/Phenom X3 (Socket AM2+), 64-bit AMD Athlon™ 64/Athlon 64FX/Athlon 64 X2/Sempron (Socket AM2), including AMD CPUs with 140W power requirement. The MSI K9A2 Neo-F supports HyperTransport 3.0 supporting speed up to 2600MHz and can accommodate DDR2 533/667/800/1066+ memory up to 8GB (1066 for AM2+ only). This high-performance platform also supports SATAII to 3Gb/s, RAID 0/1/0+1/, HD audio, Gigabit LAN, and USB 2.0. The MSI K9A2 Neo-F motherboard also features Dual Core Center, Live Update Online, and Live Update 3. For gaming, multimedia entertainment, and awesome performance, order the MSI K9A2 Neo-F nForce 770 chipset Socket AM2+/AM2 motherboard today.
Specifications
Processor Interface:
Socket AM2 / AM2+
Form Factor:
ATX
Processors Supported:
AMD Athlon 64
AMD Sempron
AMD Athlon X2
AMD Phenom
Additional Technologies:
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet
HyperTransport 3.0 Technology
Front Side Bus:
1000MHz (2000 MT/s)
2600MHz (5200 MT/s - AM2+ CPUs)
Northbridge:
AMD 770
Southbridge:
AMD SB600
Memory Supported:
533MHz DDR2
Dual Channel Supported
667MHz DDR2
800MHz DDR2
1066MHz DDR2 (AM2+ CPU Only)
Number of Pins:
240-Pin
Number of Slots:
4
Maximum Memory Supported:
8GB - 64bit
Max. Memory Supported Per Slot:
2GB
Channels:
8 Channels
Audio Chipset:
Realtek ALC888
LAN Type:
10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
RAID Modes:
0
0 + 1
1
PCI Slots:
2
PCI Express X1 Slots:
2
PCI Express X16 Slots:
1 - (PCIe 2.0 x 16)
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
1
PS/2 Mouse Connectors:
1
Serial Communication Ports:
1
USB Rear Panel Ports:
4
USB Onboard Headers:
3 - (expandable to 6 USB ports)
LAN Ports:
1
Audio Out Jacks:
2
Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Headers:
4
ATX Power Connectors:
1 24-Pin Connector
PC Power Connectors:
1 - 4 Pin
S/PDIF Connectors:
1
Length:
11.960 in. (30.4 cm)
Width:
9.610 in. (24.4 cm)
Detailed Features
Features
MSI Advanced Live Update Online
The MSI Live Update online is designed to automatically download and update
the BIOS and driver when there's a new version online. It helps reduce
the risk of getting the wrong file and minimize the trouble of searching the
files from MSI website.
Dual Core Center
Key components status hardware monitor.
Monitor the Dual Core CPU each unit status.
Optimize System status define.
Auto speed up with system loading change.
Live Update 3
Live Update 3 is a single utility software that automatically checks BIOS, driver and utility updates and installs for you , which can save your time
for searching and lower the risk while updating.
Cool'n'quiet
AMD Cool'n'Quiet technology that based on famous PowerNow technology
just brings fresh air to hot-fighting desktop platform. Cool'n'Quiet technology
can automatically adjust processor ratio to throttle CPU speed with four modes.
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
3.6
Customer Reviews:
2
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Value
4.5
Features
4.0
Quality
3.0
Performance
3.0
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Reviewer:
jonsyrose on
Sep 13, 2008 Customer Rating:
2.3
Value
4.0
Features
3.0
Quality
1.0
Performance
1.0
I bought this motherboard from Tiger Direct who i am very satisfied with. I have had 20-30 great components in the last month alone......
However the motherboard was DOA and you cannot return it to Tiger it has to go to MSI the manufacturer who suck, they take 10 days to turn the board around when you finally get an RMA sorted. (They claim their website crashed etc etc but i find it hard to believe all 3 of my forms and 2 emails were lost and there was never anyone to answer the phones)
They wont allow you to upgrade your board, the board didn't have a 1394 connection on it even though it is supposed too. It also has resistors and your SATA connectors where you would place a high end graphics card making things a squeeze if not impossible. I required a spacer to get it in, but that obviously made things more complex at the port end.
I would strongly recommend not using MSI boards if my experience is anything to go by......
Reviewer:
ertonemad on
Aug 22, 2008 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I purchased this board b/c my current board wasnt PCIe 2.0. Simple as that... this board is PCIe 2.0 Complaint. Even though Tiger doesnt say it is.. i am telling you it is. Its a nice full atx board with only onboard Gb Lan and Sound. Great board. MSI RULES!!!
Before you buy - make sure your motherboard is compatible with this memory. For example, DDR Memory won't work with motherboards designed for only DDR2, SDRAM or RDRAM memory, and vice versa. Only use the memory speed recommended by your motherboard's manufacturer. Please read the specifications carefully or call us for expert advice.
Know Your BIOS! With today's rapid pace of
design advancement, new product updates come fast and furious. This is
especially true of board-level products, like Motherboards, Video Cards, GPU
Processor Cards, and other main edge connector products. The good news is
that manufacturers have designed in the ability to easily update your
product BIOS, which is sometimes important for full compatibility. So before
installing or combining components, it is always a good idea to check your
product's current BIOS revision against the manufacturer's website, to
determine if an update is needed, or advisable. The manufacturer's
documentation will guide you through this process if it is necessary.
However, remember that most products are designed to be plug-n-play out of
the box!
But
What Is BIOS?
Most electronic devices,
from computers to MP3 players have software embedded in their hardware.
These are programs that tell the device how it will function - from basic to
advanced functions - so that it knows how to start, and perform the most
simple and complex tasks it was designed for. We call this software the BIOS
(sometimes also called Firmware). In computer jargon, BIOS stands for "Basic
Input/Output System", but in reality, there is very little "basic" about it.
In your computer's motherboard for example, it tells your computer how to:
start up; communicate with hardware components, such as hard drives and
video; how to move data in and out of memory; and even talk to your USB
connected devices. Without your BIOS, your device is JOOL (just out of
luck!).
Keep in mind that changing a PC's BIOS
settings incorrectly can cause the PC to malfunction. If this happens, a
BIOS reset is usually available, and will need to be performed to return the
BIOS to the default "factory settings." This is usually activated by a
jumper on the motherboard. [Warning: always read
your motherboard or system manual thoroughly, before upgrading your BIOS, or
making BIOS setting changes!] Though normally, most incorrect
settings should have no negative affect on your PC, but please follow each
step explicitly since some can.
Remember: It is recommended that you reboot
after each individual BIOS setting change to ensure that your system
functions normally. If you make numerous changes before rebooting, and your
system will no longer boot, you won't know which change is responsible for
the failure.
Updating Your BIOS
Before you consider updating your BIOS, be sure you need to - not every
update will be needed or even benefit you. Also be sure you are up to
the technical challenges you will face. Changing the version of BIOS
stored in your computer or motherboard is not the kind of activity
recommended for novice users. To perform this successfully, you need
to be comfortable and familiar with your BIOS settings, and be able to
download and apply the BIOS Update without issue. For this reason, it
is best to let professional computer technicians do this work for you, if or
when it is needed. However, if you know what you are doing, it is a
fairly easy task.
Before Updating BIOS, consider the
following:
The reasons for updating your BIOS -
frequently, updating is unnecessary
Identifying your BIOS chip - if
replacing is the approach required
Replacing your BIOS chip - this requires
significant care, and can void your warranty
Locating your latest BIOS version -
required for any update
Flashing your BIOS - make sure you have
a UPS!
Live update - great for minor or quick
updates - again a UPS is vital - a partial update can make your system
inoperative
Configuring your new BIOS settings -
read the manual! twice for good measure!
Understanding
Computer Memory
Because memory is such a crucial element of our computer's performance,
we all understand that we need it in generous supply. However, questions
remain about what kind of memory is best, what functions each memory serves
and which memory is used for notebooks and PCs.
Click Here for more information
that will answer your many of your questions.
How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different
(lower) from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating
system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB
installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a
limitation of Windows itself. Also note that different Windows
programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be
confusing. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
* The above
values are for physical, not usable memory.
The amount of
memory that your system reports, is not always the amount of actual installed
memory. For example, if you have 4GB installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will
typically report 3.2GB due to a limitation of Windows itself. Also note
that different Windows programs report available and maximum memory differently,
which can be confusing. If you find that you need more memory, we suggest
expanding your system memory, since this is the most effective performance
increase, and the one that is easiest to perform.
Only defective exchanges for identical item within 30 days of purchase permitted on this product. After 30 days, please contact the manufacturer at: 1-888-447-6564.
Manufactured by:
MSI Computer Warranty provided by:
MSI Computer Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
12 months labor
Mfg Part No:
K9A2 Neo-F UPC No:
816909044348 Box Size:
( Length:
11, Width:
14, Depth:
3 )
Shipping Weight:
2.5000 pound(s)
Click here for full warranty and support information
Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty
may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
M452-6026
TigerDirect.com
Warranty Information
7795 W. Flagler St. Suite 35
Miami, FL. 33144
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