MSI K8T Neo2-F User Manual

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BIOS Setup
Integrated Peripherals
On-Chip PATA-IDE Controller
This setting is used to enable/disabled the VT8237 PATA-IDE controller. Setting options:
[Disabled], [Enabled].
On-Chip SATA-IDE Controller
This setting is used to enable/disabled the VT8237 SATA-IDE controller. Setting options:
[Disabled], [Enabled].
USB Controller
This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB ports. Setting options: [Disabled],
[Enabled].
USB Legacy Support
Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB device in the operating system that does
not support or have any USB driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. Setting
options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
OnBoard PCI Controller
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu screen.
LAN Controller, 1394 Controller, P20579 S.ATA Controller, Audio
Controller
Set these options to [Enabled] or [Auto] (set [SATA] or [RAID] for P20579 S.
ATA Controller) to enable the controllers of these four PCI devices.

MSI K8T Neo2-F Specifications

General

Brand	MSI
Model	K8T Neo2-F
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Hardware Setup and Installation

CPU and Cooler Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and its cooling solution.

Memory Module Installation

Instructions for installing DDR SDRAM DIMM modules and memory configurations.

Power Supply Connections

Details on connecting the ATX 20-pin and 12V power connectors.

Back Panel I/O Ports

Internal Connectors and Headers

Jumpers and Expansion Slots

BIOS Setup and Configuration

Accessing and Navigating BIOS

How to enter the BIOS setup and use control keys for navigation.

Standard CMOS Features Configuration

Advanced BIOS Features Settings

Configuring boot sequence, virus protection, and security options.

Advanced Chipset Feature Tuning

Integrated Peripherals Management

PC Health Monitoring

Cell Menu for Overclocking

Adjusting CPU, AGP, and DRAM frequencies for overclocking.

Defaults Loading and Passwords

MSI DigiCell Utility Guide

Live Update for System Software

Core Center for Performance Tuning

Monitoring and adjusting CPU performance, including overclocking.

RAID Controller Setup and Management

BIOS Configuration for RAID Controllers

VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Management

DOS-based setup for VIA RAID arrays: creation, deletion, and rebuild.

Promise FastTrak 579 RAID Management

DOS/Windows setup for Promise RAID: array creation, OS install, and status.