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A simple and inexpensive motherboard for the enthusiast or first time builder, the MSI K9VGM-V is a great starting point for anyone wanting to build a system or upgrade their motherboard. Designed with the small form factor case in mind, this motherboard will fit into most small desktop systems.
Equipped with an AMD socket AM2, suitable for Athlon 64 processors, including the X2 and FX series, MSI’s offering is more than capable of handling anything you may want to run. Using the VIA K8M890 chipset with integrated graphics in conjunction with up to 2GB’s of DDR2 memory, the K9VGM-V is perfect for those that don’t need a discrete graphics card.
It also includes a 10/100 Ethernet port, onboard 7.1 channel sound, and 2 SATA ports. With those 2 ports, this card supports adding multiple hard drives to the system through RAID 0 and RAID 1. It has multiple expansion slots, including one x16 and one x1 PCIe slots, plus an additional two PCI slots. For anyone building a dream system, the MSI K9VGM-V is a fine beginning.
A simple and inexpensive motherboard for the enthusiast or first time builder, the MSI K9VGM-V is a great starting point for anyone wanting to build a system or upgrade their motherboard. Designed with the small form factor case in mind, this motherboard will fit into most small desktop systems.
Equipped with an AMD socket AM2, suitable for Athlon 64 processors, including the X2 and FX series, MSI’s offering is more than capable of handling anything you may want to run. Using the VIA K8M890 chipset with integrated graphics in conjunction with up to 2GB’s of DDR2 memory, the K9VGM-V is perfect for those that don’t need a discrete graphics card.
It also includes a 10/100 Ethernet port, onboard 7.1 channel sound, and 2 SATA ports. With those 2 ports, this card supports adding multiple hard drives to the system through RAID 0 and RAID 1. It has multiple expansion slots, including one x16 and one x1 PCIe slots, plus an additional two PCI slots. For anyone building a dream system, the MSI K9VGM-V is a fine beginning.
AMD Socket AM2This motherboard supports AMD's Socket AM2-based CPUs, including the Athlon 64 X2, Athlon 64 FX and Athlon 64 series. With Hyper Transport Technology and support for dual-channel DDR2 RAM, AM2 motherboards form the basis for phenomenal system performance.
VIA K8M890+VT8237A ChipsetThe VIA K8M890 incorporates the VIA Chrome9 IGP (integrated graphics processor) to deliver DirectX 9 graphics with hardware pixel shaders and extensive support for high definition video. Support for the latest PCI Express graphics cards and high speed peripheral devices is made available via the integrated VT8237A Southbridge for an ultra-satisfying multimedia platform for mainstream users.
Dual-Channel DDR2 800DDR2 next generation memory technology replaces current DDR memory and provides a walloping performance boost. With support for up to 800MHz DDR2 memory, the MSI K9VGM-V delivers fantastic performance in extreme 3D graphics environments and in memory intensive applications.
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 1 for better performance and enhanced data security.
Learn more about the MSI K9VGM-V
Model
Brand
MSI
Model
K9VGM-V
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
AM2
CPU Type
Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64
Chipsets
Chipset
VIA K8M890
South Bridge
VIA VT8237 A
Memory
Number of Memory Slots
2x240pin
Memory Standard
DDR2 800
Maximum Memory Supported
2GB
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 RAID
0/1
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset
VIA Chrome9
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC883
Audio Channels
8 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Realtek 8201CL PHY
Max LAN Speed
100Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
1 x COM (Serial Port) / 1 x D-Sub / 1 x LPT (Parallel Port) / 2 x PS/2 / 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 6 x Audio Jacks
PS/2
2
COM
1
LPT
1
Video Ports
D-Sub
USB 1.1/2.0
4 x USB 2.0
Audio Ports
6 Ports
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
4 x USB 2.0
Physical Spec
Form Factor
Micro ATX
Dimensions (W x L)
9.6" x 8.8"
Power Pin
24 Pin
Packaging
Package Contents
K9VGM-V User Manual Driver Disk Rear I/O Panel Shield IDE/PATA Cable SATA Cable Power Cable