MSI K9N4 SLI-F Motherboard
Here’s the perfect high-performance platform for your dual-core system
build – MSI’s new K9N4 SLI-F AM2 motherboard. This dynamic yet affordable
ATX mobo is designed for AMD’s powerhouse 64-bit Sempron, Athlon 64, Athlon
64 X2 (AM2) CPUs up to an astonishing 5200+. Based on the NVIDIA nForce 500
SLi chipset, the MSI K9N4-SLI-F supports PCI E x16 (built-in SLi technology
with both slots operating at X8 speed!), PCI-Express x1, SATAII, ATA133, DDR
800+ memory up to 8GB, 7.1-channel audio, Gb LAN and much more (please see complete
specifications below).
Ideal for Your Vista Dual-Core System.
If you’ve been waiting for just the right mobo for your Dual-Core system-building
project – you’re on the right web page! Ideal for all Microsoft Windows
Vista operating systems, the K9N4-SLI-F will seamlessly deliver Vista’s
enhanced security, a vivid new graphic user interface and astonishing multimedia
features. For peerless performance and value, choose the K9N4-SLI-F Socket AM2
motherboard.
Specifications
Form Factor:
ATX
Processor Interface:
Socket AM2
Processors Supported:
AMD Athlon 64
AMD Sempron
AMD Athlon 64 X2
Additional Technologies:
HyperTransport Technology
SLI Ready
Front Side Bus:
1000MHz (2000 MT/s)
Northbridge:
NVIDIA nForce 500 SLI MCP
Number of Slots:
4
Number of Pins:
240-Pin
Maximum Memory Supported:
4GB - 32bit
8GB - 64bit
Memory Supported:
533MHz DDR2
Dual Channel Supported
667MHz DDR2
800MHz DDR2
Channels:
8 Channels
Audio Chipset:
Realtek ALC850
Supported Devices:
4
Hard Drive Types:
UDMA/133
UDMA/100
UDMA/66
USB Version:
2
USB Data Transfer Rates:
480Mbps
LAN Type:
10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit
Port Type:
RJ-45
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
1
PS/2 Mouse Connectors:
1
Serial Communication Ports:
1
Parallel Ports:
1
USB Ports:
10
LAN Ports:
1
Audio Out Jacks:
1
Line In Jacks:
1
Microphone Jacks:
1
Center Audio Jacks:
1
Subwoofer Audio Out Jacks:
1
CD-In Headers:
1
IDE Headers:
2
FDD Headers:
1
Serial ATA Headers:
4
ATX Power Connectors:
1 24-Pin Connector
PC Power Connectors:
1 - 4 Pin
Fan Connectors:
1 x CPU
2 x Chassis
Length:
11.969 in. (30.4 cm)
Width:
9.600 in. (24.5 cm)
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Socket
This motherboard features a Socket AM2 design.
The Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) style socket makes it easy to install and
upgrade your processor.
Chipset
The K9N4 SLI-F motherboard is based on the NVIDIA nForce 500 SLI Northbridge
chipset. It supports AMD Athlon 64 X2, Athlon 64 and Sempron Processors,
with Hyper-Transport Technology and 1000MHz (2000 MT/s) Front Side Bus
support.
Memory
Expansion
The K9N4 SLI-F provides 4 DIMM sockets using Dual Channel 240-pin DDR2 with
a total capacity of up to 8GB-64bit. You can install DDR2 533/667/800MHz
Memory.
PCI
Express Support
The K9N4 SLI-F fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology
that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections
between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets.
This high-speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications.
IDE
The K9N4 SLI-F includes built in IDE facilities that support Ultra DMA 66/100/133.
Audio
The K9N4 SLI-F comes with a Realtek ALC850 audio codec which supports high
quality 8-channel audio.
Serial
ATA RAID Support
The K9N4 SLI-F supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial
ATA interfaces. Doubles bus bandwidth which provides blazingly high disk
performance, up to 3.0Gb/s, with RAID 0, 1, 5 and JBOD olutions.
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.6
Customer Reviews:
26
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Value
4.7
Features
4.5
Quality
4.5
Performance
4.5
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Reviewer:
M3thod on
Mar 16, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Great board, I've been using it for over a year and had no issues at all. In response to those talking about ASUS, they have the worst customer service ever. I had to send back an ASUS board prior to buying this MSI, TD got my board, then decided they didn't want to fix it so they sent it back to me. Then I sent it to ASUS in which after 5 months come to find that they LOST it in their warehouse. They then found it, and since it had been so long said my warranty was void (BECAUSE THE 5 MONTHS THEY LOST IT MY WARRANTY EXPIRED), they then sent it back to me, and after 3 weeks of complaining to EVERY customer service rep, and even their CEO, I finally got them to fix it, which after sending it to them STILL took 2 and a half months. ASUS is the WORST motherboard company, period.
As for this board, GREAT BUY!!!!
Reviewer:
Roman on
Aug 11, 2008 Customer Rating:
2.8
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
1.0
Performance
2.0
Great value for the buck....... board worked great for 8 months. chipset fan died, Customer service from MSI Blows.. I will NEVER buy a MSI board again.. ASUS is the way to go.................
Reviewer:
Cameron on
Feb 18, 2008 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I bought this with a msi barebones kit with sli video cards, theyre bunk but they'll keep my system running for months until i need to buy upgrades, but this motherboard is great for building a good system that will Last
Reviewer:
Anonymous
on
Feb 09, 2008 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Got this MB for my first build, been running for about two weeks with a AMD X2 4200+ and 2 Gigs ram and an XFX 8600 GT XXX XP Pro SP2 no problems so far. Love the software package it came with to moniter/overclock CPU/Temps etc.
Gave a 4 on the features because it didn't have a Firewire header.
Reviewer:
ClutchManX on
Feb 08, 2008 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
awesome deal, tiger is ripping them selfs off selling for 89.99 more like 189.99 when talking about performance. i have a AMD ATHLON X2 6000 3.00GHZ processor install on this board and it runs to perfection. i have a GeForce 8600 GT that runs awesome on one of the two pci-e slots and i have a 500watt psu that install in minutes. THIS WAS MY FIRST BUILD AND WAS VERY VERY EASY i love MSI MicroStarInernational
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!
Advanced PC Build-It-Yourself Guide
Not too long ago one had to be eligible for the Genius IQ Club (Mensa)
in order to build a computer. That is no longer the case. Today’s computer
manufacturers have made it much easier for the enterprising do-it-yourselfer
to create a great system.
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PCI
Express - Delivering Dramatically Improved Graphics
Doubling the bandwidth of the AGP 8X graphics bus, the new PCI Express represents
the most profound change to desktop architecture in nearly a decade. PCI
Express replaces AGP, allowing much larger amounts of data to move between
the graphics card and the CPU, and will soon replace PCI expansion slots
as well. The PCI standard allows for a 32-bit bus with a maximum throughput
of 133MB/s. By contrast, PCI Express will run at 2.5GHz. PCI Express is
a two-way serial connection that carries data in packets along two pairs
of point-to-point data lines, compared to the single parallel data bus of
traditional PCI. Gamers will benefit from an incredible upgrade in video
quality with PCI Express, because it will allow for more powerful video
cards, inspiring developers to create more realistic environments that will
make games come alive with astonishingly lifelike colors and images. Video
enthusiasts will also benefit because PCI Express will accommodate higher-quality
video throughput (amount of data you can send per second). As network television
moves over to HDTV broadcasts, PCI Express positions the PC platform for
integration into the living room, while also allowing for HD video editing
and other bandwidth-intensive tasks. PCI Express is compatible with existing
PCI drivers and software operating systems and is designed to co-exist with
current PCI hardware.
SLI
MCPs | Motherboards To enable NVIDIA SLI technology in your PC, you'll need an SLI-Ready
certified motherboard with an nForce SLI MCP and two physical PCI Express
x16 slots. NVIDIA motherboard partners offer nForce SLI motherboards for
both AMD and Intel CPUs.
What is SLI Technology?
NVIDIA® SLI™ technology is a revolutionary platform innovation that allows
you to intelligently scale graphics performance by combining multiple
NVIDIA graphics solutions in a single system with an NVIDIA nForce® SLI
media and communications processor (MCP).
How Does SLI Technology Work?
Using proprietary software algorithms and dedicated scalability logic
in each NVIDIA graphics processing unit (GPU) and MCP, NVIDIA SLI technology
delivers up to twice the performance of a single graphics solution.
Note:
The NVIDIA SLI connector is not used with some mainstream graphics
cards.
3-way SLI motherboards must have 3 PCI-E x16 slots.
NVIDIA SLI-Ready MCPs:
NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra SLI
NVIDIA nForce 790i SLI
NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 680i LT SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI for AMD
NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI for AMD
NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 500 SLI for AMD
NVIDIA nForce Professional
NVIDIA nForce4 SLI X16
NVIDIA nForce4 SLI
NVIDIA nForce4 SLI XE
Having
Issues With Your PC?
Here Are Some Common Problems And Solutions!
Of course, there a thousand little things can go wrong with an average
PC. But many problems are common, and have common solutions.
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Learn More »
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MSI Computer Warranty provided by:
MSI Computer Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
12 months labor
Mfg Part No:
K9N4 SLI-F UPC No:
816909037142 Box Size:
( Length:
14, Width:
3, Depth:
11 )
Shipping Weight:
2.8500 pound(s)
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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:
M452-2840
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