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General| Form Factor | ATX |
|---|---|
| Socket Type | AM3 |
| Chipset | AMD 790GX |
| South Bridge | AMD SB750 |
| Memory Slots | 4 |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 16GB |
| PCI Express 2.0 x16 | 2 |
| PCI Express x1 | 2 |
| SATA RAID | 0/1/5/10 |
| Onboard Video Chipset | ATI Radeon HD 3300 |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC889 |
| Max. LAN Speed | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| PS/2 | 1 |
| eSATA | 1 |
| IEEE 1394a | 1 |
| Audio Ports | 6 |
| Memory Standard | DDR3 |
| PCI Slots | 3 |
| SATA 3Gb/s | 6 |
| LAN Chipset | Realtek RTL8111 |
| USB 2.0 | 12 |
| Power Pin | 24-pin |
| Storage | 6 x SATA 3Gb/s |
| Audio Channels | 8 Channels |
MSI website for FAQs, technical guides, and driver updates.
Contact technical staff via the provided URL for assistance.
Covers reading instructions, environment, power, liquid handling, and warnings.
Instructions for correcting radio interference and cable requirements.
MSI's commitment to environmental protection and product take-back in the EU.
Supported CPU types, HyperTransport, and North/South bridge chipsets.
Memory types, speeds, capacities, and storage interface details including RAID.
Details on integrated LAN, IEEE 1394, and Audio interfaces.
Description of rear panel and internal motherboard connectors.
Specifications for PCI Express slots for 790GX and 780G chipsets.
Mainboard physical dimensions and mounting hole details.
Preventing CPU overheating and ensuring proper cooling during operation.
Procedure and guidelines for CPU replacement and system overclocking.
Detailed, step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU and cooler correctly.
Rules for populating memory slots for optimal dual-channel performance.
Important notes regarding DDR3 compatibility and installation order.
How to connect the ATX 24-pin and 4-pin power supply connectors.
Description of optical audio, PS/2, VGA, DVI-D, HDMI, and USB ports.
Details on LAN, IEEE1394, and eSATA ports on the back panel.
Connectors for floppy disk drives and IDE devices.
Details on Serial ATA and optional IEEE1394 connectors.
Connectors for system cooling fans (CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1-3).
Connector for chassis intrusion detection (JCI1).
Front panel USB connectors for peripherals (JUSB1-3).
Pin definitions for TPM (JTPM1) and Serial Port (JCOM1) connectors.
Connectors for front panel switches, LEDs (JFP1, JFP2), and CD-In (JCD1).
Connectors for front panel audio (JAUD1) and S/PDIF (JSP1).
Functions and operation of CLR_CMOS1, POWER1, and RESET1 buttons.
Using the OCSWITCH1 for overclocking the FSB.
Details on PCI Express slot allocation and transfer rates for different chipsets.
Steps for installing multiple graphics cards for CrossFireX.
How to enable and configure CrossFireX in Catalyst Control Center.
System requirements and steps to enable Hybrid CrossFireX technology.
Precise steps for configuring Hybrid CrossFireX to avoid issues.
Details on standard PCI slots and interrupt request routing.
How to interpret the BIOS version string format.
Instructions for entering BIOS, navigating menus, and accessing help.
Basic system configurations and advanced BIOS features.
Settings for integrated peripherals, power management, and hardware monitoring.
Options for saving, loading, and setting BIOS passwords.
Procedures for loading defaults and adjusting system date/time.
Steps to save configurations and exit the BIOS setup utility.
Enabling and configuring AMD Cool'n'Quiet for power saving.
Adjusting CPU FSB frequency, ratio, and related settings.
Details on DRAM timing modes and other advanced settings.
Settings for DRAM timing, drive strength, and bank interleaving.
Configuration options for Hyper-Transport link control and speed.
Settings for PCI-E frequency, various voltages, and Spread Spectrum for EMI.
Instructions for installing drivers and utilities from the included DVD.
Information on service resources and relevant websites.
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