MSI 890FXA-GD70 Motherboard

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MSI 890FXA-GD70 Motherboard
AM3, SB850, HT 5200, 4xDDR3-1066, 5xPCI-Ex16 v2.0, 6xSATA-III, 1xSATA-II, 1xeSATA, RAID, 1xGigLAN, 8Chl-HD, USB3.0, ATX

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Part Number:

142547

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MSI Web Site

Manuf No:

890FXA-GD70
890FXAGD70

Shipping Weight:

2 KG (Includes product packaging)
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Date Added:

10/5/2010

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All stock codes associated to this product

890FXAGD70, 890FXA-GD70, 1159951, 816909073539

AMD 890FX

chipset based

890FXA-GD70

Auto OC Genie

Best overclocking capability
Auto-BIOS detection offers the best overclocking configuration
Optimized for best system performance.

Advantages:
CPU performance 26% up
Increase 148% CPU performance by OC Genie + Unlock CPU Core

Unlock CPU Core

Boost system performance
Help user to unlock hidden CPU Core quickly Freely choose lock or unlock CPU Core(s) Easy to upgrade system performance
Specially support 4-core to 6-core CPU unlock

Advantages:
Boost CPU performance 104% up
Unlock CPU Core + OC Genie save up to USD$90

DrMOS

DrMOS has integrated Driver IC, Top-MOSFET, Bottom-MOSFET
GreenPower
GreenPower Technology is the Best efficient power saving solution for end-users.

XpressCool
DrMOS offers lower temperature when it is working.
No More Noise!! No More High Speed Fan!!

RapidBoost
DrMOS delivers the high quality power transfer to
bring the Stable Overclocking Environment.

APS

APS is Active Phase Switching, that is complete function to Control Power Demand With Switcing Dynamically, its for CPU, Memory and Chipset PWM.

Benefits:
Saving Power under Variable Loading.
Power Usage More Efficiency.

140W Support

Supports AMD high performance 140W CPUs
Reserve the ability for future CPU upgrade
To fully release the power of AMD CPUs

Features

In order to further improve stability of MSI mainboards, MSI adopts Icy Choke and All Solid CAPs. This provides for highest stability even under long-term full loading. Now users dont need to worry that during hardcore gaming, your machine might potentially overheat to crash or delay.

Best overclocking capability
Auto-BIOS detection offers the best overclocking configuration
Optimized for best system performance
CPU performance 26% up
Increase 148% CPU performance by OC Genie + Unlock CPU Core

Excellent energy-saving capability and offers high-computing performance.
Provide superior energy-saving function and maintain an ultimate low temperature operation.
Comes with three incredible features.

Boost system performance
Help user to unlock hidden CPU Core quickly
Freely choose lock or unlock CPU Core(s)
Easy to upgrade system performance
Boost CPU performance 104% up

APS is Active Phase Switching is complete function to Control Power Demand With Switcing Dynamically, its for CPU, Memory and Chipset PWM.
Saving Power under Variable Loading.
Power Usage More Efficiency.

Revolutionary SuperSpeed USB 3.0, 10x faster than USB 2.0
Up to 5Gbps bandwidth, boost data transfer rate between PC and USB device

Support next-generation SATAIII, up to 6Gbps bandwidth
Double the data transfer rate of SATAII (3Gbps)

Instant Messaging
Web Browser & Photo View
Free Phone Call
Open Office & System Rescue Supported

Excellent Air Convection
Avoid Mechanical issue
Average temperature lower than 52 in high loading

Real Time FSB tuning- FSB value change in the BIOS instant!
Unlimited Turning Segments
Easy Use Just Rotate the knob!!!

With the ESD dual-current protection chip, USB Safeguard can ideally protect your motherboard from the potential damage caused by static electricity when inserting USB devices.

Faster and Flexible and instant
If BIOS crash, it still can boot from USB Drive
Update BIOS from USB Drive by M-Flash Fucntion

Longer lifespan than electrolytic capacitors
Endurable to operation under higher frequency & temperature
Avoid exploding capacitors to cause mainboards failure

Hi-c CAP (Highly-conductive polymerized Capacitor)
High voltage derating / heat resistance higher over-voltage / overclocking possibility
Best stability & long lifespan Average life 44800 Hrs @ 85 chamber

The loss-less content protection technology with full-rate audio enjoyment from Blue-ray Disc
Support for 24-bit / 192kHz sample rate offers high quality digital decoders and speakers
support 7.1 channels playback, plus 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the front panel stereo outputs

Easy connect to front panel & chassis cable
2x USB, IEEE 1394, front panel (JFP1/2)& audio(JAUD1) M-connector in the package
Easy to tell the definition of each pin

The MSI Live Update online is designed to automatically download and update the BIOS and driver when theres a new version online. It helps reduce the risk of getting the wrong file and minimize the trouble of searching the files from MSI website.

Live Update 4 is a single utility software that automatically checks BIOS, driver and utility updates and installs for you , which can save your time for searching and lower the risk while updating.

Equip with 2 or more PCIe x16 slots, ATI CrossFire Ready.
The ultimate multi-GPU performance gaming platform.
Provides 2.7x faster performance than single graphic card solution.

AMD Cool'n'Quiet technology that based on famous PowerNow technology just brings fresh air to hot-fighting desktop platform. Cool'n'Quiet technology can automatically adjust processor ratio to throttle CPU speed with four modes.

Specifications

CPU

64bit AMD Phenom II X6/X4/X3/X2, Athlon II X4/X3/X2 and Sempron CPU.
Please refer to CPU Support for compatible CPU; the above description is for reference only.

Hyper Transport Bus

HyperTransport 3.0 supporting speed up to 5200MT/s

Chipset

AMD 890FX and SB850 Chipset

Main Memory

Supports four unbuffered DIMM of 1.5 Volt DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600*/1800*/2133* (OC)DRAM, 16GB Max

Slots

5 PCI Express 2.0 slots
- PCI_E1supports up to PCIE x16 speed (when PCI_E3 is empty)
- PCI_E5supports up to PCIE x16 speed (when PCI_E6 is empty)
- If you want to install twographics cards, please use PCI_E1 & PCI_E5 slots
- PCI_E3 & PCI_E6 support up to PCIE x8 speed
- If you want to install four expansion cards into PCI_E1, E3, E5 & E6 slots, these four PCIE x 16 lanes willautoarrange fromx16/ x0/ x16/ x0to x8/ x8/ x8/ x8
-PCI_E4supports up to PCIE x4 speed
1 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot
1 PCI slot, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface.

On-Board IDE

One IDE port by JMicron JMB363
- Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode
- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode
- Can connect up to two IDE devices

On-Board SATA

6 SATA III (1~6) ports by AMD SB850
- Supports storage and data transfers at up to 6Gb/s
1 SATA II (SATA7) port by JMicron JMB363
1 eSATA II / USB Comboport by JMicron JMB363

RAID Function

- SATA III 1~6 support RAID 0, 1,5, 10 mode by AMD SB850

MSI Reminds You...
The RAID setup floppy disk is optional depending on the districts. You can download the files from the website to make the setup disk.

Audio

Chipset integrated by RealtekALC889
- True Blu-ray Audio Support
- Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing
- Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec

LAN

Realtek PCI-E GbLAN controller 8111DL
- Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY in single chip
- Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1000Mb/s
- Compliance with PCI-Express Bus specification v1.0a

IEEE1394 / FireWire

VIAVT6315N chipset
- Supports up to two 1394 ports. (pinheader x2)
- Transfer rate is up to 400Mbps.

Internal I/O Connectors

- 1 x ATX 24-pin power connector
- 1 x ATX 8-pin 12V CPU power connector
- CPU x 1 / System x4 FAN connectors
- 1 x Front panel audio connector
- 1 x Front panel connector
- 1 x Chassis intrusion switch connector
-3 x USB 2.0 connectors
-6 x Serial ATA III connectors
-1 x Serial ATA II connector
- 2 x IEEE1394 connectors
- 1 x ATA133 HD connector
- 1 x Serial port connector
- 1 x Power button
- 1 x Reset button
- 1 x OC Dial button
- 1 x OC Dial knob
- 1 x Green Power button
- 1 x Debug LED button
- 1 x Clear CMOSjumper
- 1 x SPDIF-outconnector
- 1 x TPM module connector

Back Panel I/O Ports

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse port
- 1 x Claer CMOS button
- 1 x Coaxial SPDIF-out
- 1 x Optical SPDIF-out
-5 x USB 2.0 ports
- 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue)
- 1 x eSATA / USB 2.0 Comboport
-2 x RJ45 LAN Jacks
- 1 x 6 in 1 audio jack

Dimension

24.5cm(L) x 30.5cm(W) ATX Form Factor

Mounting

9 mounting holes.

The specifications may change without notice. The actual products sold are different from areas. Please check the detailed specifications with your local dealers.

Socket	AM3
CPU (Max Support)	Phenom II
AM3 CPU Ready	Y
FSB / Hyper Transport Bus	up to 5200MT/s
Chipset	AMD RD890+SB850
DDR2 Memory	N/A
DDR3 Memory	DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600/1800/2133*(OC)
Memory Channel	Dual
DIMM Slots	4
Max Memory (GB)	16
PCI-Ex16	5
PCI-E Gen	Gen2 (2x16, 2x8, 1x4)
PCI-Ex4	N/A
PCI-Ex1	1
PCI	1
IDE	1
SATAIII	6
SATAII	1
RAID	0/1/5/10
LAN	10/100/1000*2
TPM	1
USB 3.0 ports (Rear)	2
USB 2.0 ports (Rear)	6
Audio ports (Rear)	6+Coaxial SPDIF/Optical SPDIF
Serial ports (Rear)	N/A
Parallel ports (Rear)	N/A
1394 ports (Rear)	N/A
eSATA	1
Display Port	N/A
VGA	N/A
HDMI	N/A
DVI	N/A
VGA Share Memory (MB)	N/A
DirectX	N/A
Form Factor	ATX
DrMOS	Y
APS	Y
Sideport Memory	N/A
SLI	N/A
3-way SLI	N/A
Hybrid SLI	N/A
CrossFire	Y
Hybrid CrossFire	N/A
D-LED2	N/A
Green Power Genie	Y

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Warranty: 3 Years

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