The MSI K9NBPM2-FID is a good choice for people wanting to upgrade their system in stages. The board’s Socket AM2 supports the 64-bit AMD Sempron, Athlon 64 and Athlon 64 X2 processors. The 4 DIMM sockets will handle up to 8GB of DDR2-800 memory in single- or dual-channel modes. Two ATA headers and 4 SATA ports allow for plenty of drive capacity.
The on-board NVIDIA Quadro NVS 210S video can later be replaced by a card in the available PCI-E x16 slot. Integrated gigabit LAN, support for up to 8 USB 2.0 and 2 FireWire ports round out the features on this solid offering from a solid and dependable name in motherboards.
NVIDIA Quadro NVS210S and nForce 430 ChipsetMicrosoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0, NVIDIA’s advanced PureVideo technology and dual video out ports (DVI-D and RGB) empower the integrated NVIDIA Quadro NVS 210S GPU to deliver advanced multi-display support and unmatchable multimedia functionality for graphics tailored for business professionals. The NVIDIA nForce 430 MCP also provides SATA 3Gb/s ports with RAID support and onboard Gigabit LAN support.
AMD LIVE! ReadyDeveloped for full-featured consumer multimedia desktop and notebook PCs, AMD LIVE! seamlessly connects, stores, distributes, accesses and enables digital media content in multiple rooms throughout the home and even on the go!
PCI Express x16 Graphics InterfaceThe latest PCI Express x16 graphics interface delivers over 3.5 times the bandwidth of AGP 8X to support the latest high-performance graphics cards.
Serial ATA with RAIDThe revolutionary Serial ATA interface provides scalable performance for storage devices. SATA technology enables easy-to-install, high-performance and low-power hard drives. Two SATA ports support RAID 0 and RAID 1 for better performance and data security respectively.
Learn more about the MSI K9NBPM2-FID
Model
Brand
MSI
Model
K9NBPM2-FID
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
AM2
CPU Type
Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64
FSB
800 MHz
Chipsets
Chipset
NVIDIA Quadro NVS 210S
South Bridge
NVIDIA nForce 430
Memory
Number of Memory Slots
4x240pin
Memory Standard
DDR2 800
Maximum Memory Supported
8GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express x16
1 x PCI Express x16
PCI Express x1
1 x PCI Express x1
PCI Slots
2 x PCI Slots
Storage Devices
PATA
2 x ATA100 4 Dev. Max
SATA 3Gb/s
4 x SATA 3Gb/s
SATA RAID
0/1
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset
NVIDIA Quadro NVS 210S
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC883
Audio Channels
8 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
VITESSE VSC8601
Max LAN Speed
1Gbps
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
1 x D-Sub / 1 x DVI / 1 x LPT (Parallel Port) / 2 x PS/2 / 3 x Audio Jacks / 4 x USB 2.0/1.1
PS/2
2
LPT
1
Video Ports
D-Sub + DVI
USB 1.1/2.0
4 x USB 2.0
IEEE 1394
1 x IEEE 1394a
Audio Ports
3 Ports
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
2 x USB 2.0 connectors support 4 ports
Onboard 1394
1 x 1394a connector supports 1 port
Physical Spec
Form Factor
Micro ATX
Dimensions (W x L)
9.6" x 9.6"
Power Pin
24 Pin
Packaging
Package Contents
K9NBPM2-FID Driver Disk User Manual Rear I/O Panel Shield IDE/PATA Cable SATA Cable 4-pin to SATA Power Cable Audio Bracket