MSI K9N6PGM2-V - motherboard - micro ATX - GeForce 6100

Description: The MSI K9N6PGM2-V is a nVidia GeForce 6100-based, compact motherboard.Compared to other compact motherboards on the market, it is inexpensive at around $55.This motherboard supports Athlon 64 and Sempron processors that use the Socket AM2 interface.

Pros: Supports up to 4GB of RAM, which is ideal for memory intensive tasks such as digital video editing or file transfer.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Built for those who want to assemble a small form-factor PC.

Value: Given its inexpensive price, this motherboard has great features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) Be sure that you are using a Socket AM2-compatible processor with this motherboard.(2) If you want to take full advantage of the on-board SATA controller, you will want to consider a hard drive upgrade.Existing IDE hard drives will run on the ATA-133 bus.(3) For motherboard add-ons, check out the storage and components section of CNET's website.

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• Manufacturer: MSI Computer Corp.
• Part Number: K9N6PGM2-V

• General

• Product type (AE) Motherboard
• Form factor Micro ATX
• Width 8.1 in
• Depth 9.6 in
• Compatible Processors Sempron, Athlon 64, Athlon 64 X2
• 64-bit Processor Compatibility Yes
• Mainboard processor socket Socket AM2
• Mainboard / Multi-Core Support Dual-Core
• Chipset Type NVIDIA GeForce 6100 / NVIDIA nForce 430 MCP
• Data bus speed 1000 MHz
• Storage key information ATA-133, Serial ATA-300 (RAID)
• Power connectors 4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector

• Processor

• Installed Qty (Max Supported) 0 ( 1 )

• Memory

• Cache Memory Type None
• Supported RAM Technology DDR2 SDRAM
• RAM Installed ( Max ) 0 MB / 4 GB (max)
• Supported RAM Speed PC2-4300, PC2-5300, PC2-6400
• RAM Features Dual channel memory architecture

• Video

• Graphics Controller NVIDIA GeForce 6100 Shared video memory (UMA)

• Audio

• Audio Output Sound card
• Audio codec Realtek ALC888
• Sound Output Mode 7.1 channel surround
• Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio

• Telecom / Networking

• Modem None
• Networking Network adapter - Realtek RTL8201CL - Ethernet, - Fast Ethernet

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Memory ( 1.8 V ) - DIMM 240-pin, 1 Processor - Socket AM2, 1 PCI Express x16, 1 PCI Express x1, 2 PCI ( 3.3 V/ 5 V )
• Storage Interfaces ATA-133 - connector(s): 1 x 40pin IDC - 2 device(s), Serial ATA-300 - connector(s): 2 x 7pin Serial ATA - 2 device(s) - RAID 0 / RAID 1
• Interfaces 1 x Audio - Line-in - 4 pin MPC, 1 x Storage - Floppy interface - 34 pin IDC, 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Audio - Line-in, 1 x Audio - Line-out, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (side surround), 1 x Audio - Line-out (center/subwoofer), 1 x Audio - Line-out (rear)
• Additional connectors (optional) 4 x Hi-Speed USB

• Miscellaneous

• Software Included MSI Live Update 3, Drivers & utilities, MSI Dual Core Center
• Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7

MSI Computer Corp.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.msicomputer.com/
• Address: 901 Canada Court, City of Industry, CA. 91748
• Phone: 1-626-913-0828
• Email: chadl@msicomputer.com
• Fax: 1-626-913-0818