MSI K9N6GM MotherBoard Install

http://www.legendmicro.com/store/2940_MSI-MS-6380E-010-KT3-Ultra-Socket-A-Socket-462-for-AMD-Athlon-XPDuron-Processor.lmsp

1) Motherboard uses a Socket A processor socket. Also known as Socket 462.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_A

When they switched from the Athlon single-core processors, to the Athlon 64-bit dual-core processors, they went to a completely different processor socket.

AM2,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_AM2

So using the MSI MS-6380E motherboard with a dual core AMD processor = NO.

I don't seem to find an AMD Athlon 64 X2 1.8GigaHertz processor, except for a mobile version. One used for a laptop in otherwords,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113047

Uses a Socket S1 mobile processor socket,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_S1

List of AMD Athlon 64 microprocessors,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_amd_athlon_64_microprocessors

Pretend like I'm from Missouri, and Show Me.

Find the processor by it's AMD part number, and post the URL of the website in a Comment.

http://www.amazon.com/AMD-Athlon-Venice-Single-Core-Processor/dp/B003RXLMCC

AMD Athlon 64 3000+
SINGLE-core processor, not X2.
(Socket 939 processor socket, too)

Show me the Processor, and then we can go on.

Regards,
joecoolvette

What is your motherboard part number? Without this I doubt if anyone can solve your problem.

As long as it is an ATX compatible power supply increasing the available wattage is not an issue, only meeting MIMIMUM power requirements
You can go to a 500, or even a 750 as long as it has the correct motherboard connections

To get all drivers for that motherboard GA-MA69VM-S2 for AMD athlon 64x2 dual core(AMD socket AM2). click the following link http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=2500#dl
And then select your present operating system to download all drivers compatible.

Let me known if not yet working properly your motherboard for that software driver.
Thanks for using Fixya.

It sounds like some-thing is overheating, an over stressed power supply or poor ventilation could be your problem.

See your power supply is Max 300W that's peak not continuous power output. I think it will only be able to continuously output around 250W of power. Which is below specifications for your computer mainboard.

The Cooler Master Extreme Power Plus range of Power supply's are an excellent choice.
I would recommend a 460Watt with 120mm fan at least.
damnor01

Hi,
Yes of course you can put an AMD Athlon 64 dual core in that motherboard as the socket type is AM2.



Regards.

the following motherboard are best for the processor u have:-

MSI K9N6PGM2-V Motherboard CPU Bundle - AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ ...

Asus M2N-MX SE Plus Motherboard CPU Bundle - AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200 ...

ABIT-AV8 MOTHERBOARD AMD ATHLON 64X2 4200+ DUAL CORE

selection is yours.

the short answer is YES you need the additional power to the 4 pin molex.

Post your power supply brand and specs along with the copmplete spec of your PC and I'll be able to give some further advice regarding best option for you

you could have a faulty power supply, or something in the motherboard settings could be set to switch the pc off after so many minutes/hours. or you may have a faulty connection which short-circuits in the motherboard or somewhere in the pc, casuing the pc to switch off as a safety feature. this is NOT what it actually is, this is a SUGGESTION.

maybe its on your installer