MSI P67A-GD65 (B3) User Manual

P67A-GD65 (B3) Overclocking Guide 1
After Intel launched the Series 50 chipsets
and Lynneld and Clarkdale processors for
desktops in 2009, platforms for LGA1156
processors have since become the focus of
worldwide power users. After another year
pf further research, Intel revolutionized again
the desktop platforms by launching the brand
new platform code-named Sandy Bridge,
which included both the Series 60 chipsets
and core processors. MSI thus launched the
next-gen Intel mainboards for consumers to
experience these new desktop products from
Intel.
OVERVIEW
SOME OC INFO ABOUT NEW P67 PLATFORM
NEXT GENERATION - OC GENIE II
MILITARY CLASS MATERIALS
MULTI-GRAPHICS CARDS GAMING DESIGN
OC NOTICE:COOLER CONFIGURATION
MANUAL OC OVERVIEW
OC ABILITY REFERENCE
P67A-GD65 (B3) OC SETTING REFERENCE TABLE
BUILD UP HIGHER BANDWIDTH WITH SATA 6GB/S
SUPER SPEED USB
OTHER FEATURES ON P67A-GD65 (B3)
CONCLUSION
Contents
NOTE
The function, specification, data and pictures provided by this guidebook is only for refer-
ence. Please refer to the actual content through the official launched product.

MSI P67A-GD65 (B3) Specifications

General

Brand	MSI
Model	P67A-GD65 (B3)
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

OVERVIEW

NEW P67 PLATFORM WEAPON P67A-GD65 (B3)

Highlights the P67A-GD65 (B3) as a key product on the new platform.

SOME OC INFO ABOUT NEW P67 PLATFORM

OC? You need K SKU CPU

Explains the requirement for K SKU CPUs for overclocking Sandy Bridge processors.

Chipsets OC Limited

Discusses limitations and compatibility of P67/H67 chipsets for overclocking.

NEXT GENERATION - OC GENIE II

OC Genie Button

Describes the simple operation of the OC Genie II button for automatic overclocking.

MILITARY CLASS MATERIALS

Hi-C CAP

Details the benefits of Hi-C CAP components for stable power and longevity.

MULTI-GRAPHICS CARDS GAMING DESIGN

SFC

Explains Super Ferrite Choke technology for improved power efficiency and stability.

OC NOTICE: COOLER CONFIGURATION

Intel official boxed CPU fan

States the limitations of the Intel stock cooler for overclocking.

Better to use enhanced cooler set

Recommends upgraded coolers for superior heat dissipation.

The special design cooler set of overclocking

Features a proprietary cooler design for extreme overclocking.

MANUAL OC OVERVIEW

Frequency Setting

Details how to adjust CPU and DRAM frequencies for overclocking.

Voltage Setting

Explains voltage adjustments for CPU, IO, and DRAM for overclocking.

Advanced Memory Timing Setting

Covers fine-tuning of memory timings for optimal performance.

CPU Feature

Describes various CPU-related settings adjustable in the BIOS.

OC ABILITY REFERENCE

Max CPU Core Speed

Discusses achieving higher CPU core speeds through ratio adjustments.

Max Memory Frequency

Details overclocking memory frequencies up to DDR3-2133.

P67A-GD65 (B3) OC SETTING REFERENCE TABLE

BUILD UP HIGHER BANDWIDTH WITH SATA 6Gb/s

SUPER SPEED USB

OTHER FEATURES ON P67A-GD65 (B3)

CLICKBIOS

Describes the user-friendly GUI of the UEFI BIOS for easy configuration.

Multi BIOS

Explains the Multi BIOS feature with auto-backup for system stability.

Super Charger

V-Check Points

CONCLUSION