MSI K9N2 SLI Platinum Motherboard The new ATX motherboard from MSI runs with the nForce 750a SLI chipset. The MSI K9N2 SLI Platinum Socket AM2+ motherboard delivers outstanding performance at an affordable price for systems running on AMD Phenom X4, Athlon 64X2 Dual-Core, Athlon X2 Dual-core, Athlon 64FX, Athlon 64, and Sempron processors. This powerful microATX platform supports Hyper Transport Technology up to 2600MHz, and AMD Cool’n’Quiet Technology. This cool board also supports dual-channel DDR2 1066+/800/667MHz memory up to 8GB, PCI-E x1, PCI-E x16 2.0, SATA 3Gb/s, USB 2.0, Gigabit LAN, and 8-channel HD audio. Ideal for gaming, multimedia, or business computing. For great performance with a motherboard you can afford today. Stop dreaming and start building your PC with the MSI K9N2 SLI Platinum Socket AM2+ motherboard. This board comes ready to run with an integrated DVI port!
Specifications
Form Factor:
ATX
Processor Socket:
AMD
Processor Interface:
Socket AM2 / AM2+
Multi-GPU Support:
SLI Ready
Northbridge:
NVIDIA nForce 750a SLI
Number of Slots:
4
Number of Pins:
240-Pin
Maximum Memory Supported:
8GB
Memory Type:
DDR2
Memory Supported:
533MHz DDR2
Dual Channel Supported
667MHz DDR2
800MHz DDR2
1066MHz DDR2 (AM2+ CPU Only)
Max. Memory Supported Per Slot:
2GB
Channels:
8 Channels
LAN Type:
10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit
Port Type:
RJ-45
RAID Support:
Yes
RAID Modes:
0
0+1
1
10
5
PCI Slots:
2
PCI Express X1 Slots:
1
PCI Express X16 Slots:
2
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
1
PS/2 Mouse Connectors:
1
USB Ports:
4
FireWire Ports:
1 - 1394a
LAN Ports:
1
Audio Out Jacks:
2
Line In Jacks:
1
Microphone Jacks:
1
Center Audio Jacks:
1
Subwoofer Audio Out Jacks:
1
IDE Headers:
2
FDD Headers:
1
Serial ATA Headers:
2 - External
Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Headers:
6
ATX Power Connectors:
1 24-Pin Connector
PC Power Connectors:
1
Fan Connectors:
1 x CPU
4 x Chassis
S/PDIF Connectors:
1
1 - Optical
Length:
12.000 in. (30.48 cm)
Width:
9.65 in. (24.51 cm)
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Features
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.
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.
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 you time
for searching and lower the risk while updating.
Cool'n'quiet
AMD Cool'n'Quiet technology that is based on famous PowerNow technology
just brings fresh air to high-temperature desktop platforms. Cool'n'Quiet technology
can automatically adjust processor ratio to throttle CPU speed with four modes.
For latest information on CPU support list, please check manufacturer's site.
FSB
HyperTransport 3.0 supporting speed up to 2600MHz
AM2 CPU supports HyperTransport 1.0/2.0
AM2+ CPU supports HyperTransport 3.0
Chipset
NVIDIA® nForce 750a SLI single chipet
Main Memory
Supports Dual DDR2 533/667/800/1066+
4 DDR2 DIMMs (240pin / 1.8V)
Supports a maximum memory size up to 8GB
Slots
1 mazarine PCI Express x16 slot with x16 operation (PCI Express Bus SPEC V2.0 compliant)
1 light-blue PCI Express x16 slot with x8 operation (PCI Express Bus SPEC V2.0 compliant)
(When 2 PCI Express x16 slots are all populated, the PCIE x 16 lanes will auto arrange to 8X+8X)
1 PCI Express x1 slots
2 PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus interface.
On-Board IDE
Two IDE port by NVIDIA® nForce 750a SLI and JMicron JMB363
Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode
Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode
Can connect up to two IDE devices
On-Board SATA
6 SATA II ports by NVIDIA® nForce 750a SLI
2 eSATA II ports by JMicron JMB363
Supports storage and data transfers at up to 3Gb/s
RAID Function
SATA II 1~6 support RAID 0/ 1/ 0+1 /5 or JBOD mode by NVIDIA® nForce 750a SLI
2 eSATA ports support RAID 0/ 1 mode by JMicron JMB363
Audio
Chipset integrated by Realtek® ALC888
Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing
Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec
LAN
Supports Dual LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek 8211BL
IEEE1394
Chipset integrated by VIA® VT6308P
Transfer rate is up to 400Mbps
Internal I/O Connectors
ATX 24-pin power connector
ATX 8-pin 12V CPU power connector
ATX 4-pin VGA power connector
CPU x 1/ System x 4 FAN connectors
CD-in connector
Clear CMOS button
Power / Reset botton
Chassis intrusion switch connector
Front panel audio connector
Front panel connector
Serial port connector
3 x USB 2.0 connector support additional 6 ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
6 x Serial ATA II connectors
2 x ATA133 IDE connectors
1 x SPDIF-out header
1 x IEEE1394 connector support additional 1 port
1 x TPM module header
Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard
1 x PS/2 mouse
1 x IEEE1394 port
1 x DVI-D output
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ45 LAN jack
2 x eSATA ports
Dimensions
12 in (L) x 9.65 in(W) ATX Form Factor
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.6
Customer Reviews:
97
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Value
4.6
Features
4.7
Quality
4.6
Performance
4.6
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Good Board
Reviewer:
Swerve-2850 on
Nov 17, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.3
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
4.0
I haven't had this Mobo very long but its working great which is a relief as the packing was terrible, just sliding around in a larder bos with one piece of paper in there doing nothing, my real pet hate with this motherboard is the 4 side SATA connectors , very difficult to use if u should anything like oh a hard drive in the computer.
Great Board for the Buck!
Reviewer:
Deadeye on
Nov 12, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Bought this mainboard to replace a failed Asus board. This board has nice features for most users, and for overclockers. The addition of a small button, instead of a jumper for CMOS reset is unique. With regard to Bios setup, the manual is really lacking though. MSI, you could impove this! Other than that, I'm very happy with this mainboad, and it is running like a champ!
stellar board
Reviewer:
neil on
Nov 09, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Superb board-price was right, features aplenty, performance is stellar and perfect fit for someone on a budget looking to upgrade one component at a time. Spent days searching for the perfect board - something that wouldn't leave me crippled till that next part came in , still upgrading btw -
Shipping time was reasonable considering I spent 10 dollars more for the combo computer case deal
(shipped free), and setup wasnt too hard just do one thing at a time and remember the reset bios button if something doesnt work right.
Cannot speak for the manufacturer's customer service - have never called , but their site has all the info you need for this board.
I love this board and have no regrets - simply the best for value performance and compatiblity- wont find anything that comes close to what this board has for the price.
fit my needs
Reviewer:
Dznuts on
Nov 08, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.5
Value
3.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
worked as expected. great features and good price. i have built over 40 computers and most with MSI mobo's.
Another Winner
Reviewer:
mc1138 on
Nov 03, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.0
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
Purchased this after a MB Failure. Replacement was easy. Nice additions like the USB2.0 headers, to make things easy. The position of the CPU required some modification to the fan assembly that I already own but nothing major. Back up and running after about an hour of configuration and loading drivers.
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!
Upgrading Your Memory to Improve Performance
As programs get more complex, you’ll discover that your trusty PC may not
be working as quickly or efficiently as it used to. While your impulse might
be to purchase a new, more powerful computer, you can dramatically improve
performance simply by upgrading your memory. For far less than what you’d
pay for a new computer, a memory upgrade will often have your PC working
faster and more efficiently than ever before. Plus, it’s relatively easy
to install new memory and only takes a few minutes of your time. For our
step-by-step guide to simple memory installation click here.
Video Installation Guide
Not sure exactly how to install a new component or upgrade your PC? Watch
as our experts show you step by step. We cover all the details and show
you everything you'll need to perform a professional installation, including
tools, parts and cables. We make it fast and easy by showing you how.
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.
Contents of package may vary from those pictured and stated here,
due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
may no longer be required.
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.
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MSI Computer Warranty provided by:
MSI Computer Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
12 months labor
Mfg Part No:
K9N2 SLI Platinum UPC No:
816909045307 Box Size:
( Length:
11, Width:
14, Depth:
4 )
Shipping Weight:
3.6500 pound(s)
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