XFX
nForce 750a SLI Motherboard
The XFX nForce 750a SLI Socket AM2+ motherboard generates a spectacular graphics
experience for gamers and extreme PC builders ready to create systems running
on AMD’s powerful AM2+ or AM2 processors up to 95W. Don’t let the
extremely affordable price tag fool you, this is a high-end platform that’s
ready to achieve superior performance for your gaming or multimedia entertainment
system. Based on the nForce 750a SLI chipset, the XFX nForce 750a supports Hybrid
power, Hybrid SLI, NVIDIA MediaShield RAID, NVIDIA Gigabit LAN, and NVIDIA FirstPacket
Technology. The nForce 750a also supports DDR2 memory at 1066MHz up to 8GB,
USB 2.0, SATA 3Gb/s, eSATA, SLI, PCI-Express 2.0, 8-channel audio, SPDIF out/in,
and features onboard GeForce 8200 graphics. Please see complete specifications
below. You’re in the big leagues, and the XFX nForce 750a SLI Socket AM2+
motherboard is a major player in the industry. Available for an incredibly low
price! Order now while supplies last.
Get XFX's Award Winning Graphics and Motherboard Technology all in one. The
quality and performance of XFX graphics cards and motherboards now comes in
one integrated board.
The power saving is simply amazing. "We have already seen the NVIDIA 750a consumes less power than the AMD 790FX but the story gets even better when we enabled the Hybrid SLI. With Hybrid SLI set in the Power Saver mode, we are able to reduce power consumption of the system to 110W idle and 145W load. If we also turn on the Cool and Quiet, we can further reduce the system power usage to as low as 95W idle. This is 45W less than with the Hybrid SLI set in the performance mode (or 50W when we compare the system with Cool and Quiet enabled). The power saving is simply amazing. I see this board can be a good choice for those who wish to use a PC for both HTPC and for gaming. The integrated GPU will serve the HTPC function and the discrete GPU can provide the needed power for gaming. With the ability to shut off the discrete graphic, users would be able to reduce the power loads and have near silent operation since they would have the ability to completely turn off the discrete GPU. " - Victor Wu, Bjorn3D.com 07/15/2008
Intelligent
Power Management
Plug in select NVIDIA® GeForce® GPU(s) and experience HybridPower
technology. Unleash graphics performance for demanding 3D games and applications
when you need it or opt for a quiet, low-power PC experience when browsing
the web, word processing or watching HD videos.
Great
DirectX 10 Gaming Experience
Up your game by pairing nForce 750a SLI with two GeForce 9 series graphics
cards and experience next generation DirectX 10 games the way they’re
meant to be played.
Specifications
Form Factor:
ATX
Processor Socket:
AMD
Processor Interface:
Socket AM2 / AM2+
Processors Supported:
AMD Athlon 64
AMD Athlon 64 FX
AMD Athlon 64 X2
AMD Athlon X2
AMD Phenom
Additional Technologies:
HDCP Compliant
DirectX10
PureVideo HD
Multi-GPU Support:
Hybrid SLI
Front Side Bus:
1000MHz (2000 MT/s)
2600MHz (5200 MT/s)
Northbridge:
NVIDIA nForce 750a SLI
Number of Slots:
4
Number of Pins:
240-Pin
Maximum Memory Supported:
8GB - 64bit
Memory Type:
DDR2
Memory Supported:
533MHz DDR2
667MHz DDR2
800MHz DDR2
1066MHz DDR2
Channels:
8 Channels
Audio Chipset:
High Definition Audio (HDA)
Video Chipset:
GeForce 8200
Video Memory:
256MB Shared Memory
Supported Devices:
2
Hard Drive Types:
ATA/100
USB Version:
2
USB Data Transfer Rates:
480Mbps
LAN Type:
10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit
Port Type:
RJ-45
RAID Support:
Yes
PCI Slots:
3
PCI Express X1 Slots:
2
PCI Express X16 Slots:
2
Length:
12.000 in. (30.48 cm)
Width:
9.600 in. (24.5 cm)
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Socket
This motherboard features a Socket AM2/AM2+ design.
Chipset
The nForce 750a SLI motherboard is based on the NVIDIA nForce 750a SLI SLI chipset.
It supports AMD Phenom, Athlon X2, Athlon 64 FX and Athlon 64 Processors,
with Hyper-Transport 3.0 Technology and 1000/2600MHz (2000/5200 MT/s)
Front Side Bus support.
Memory
Expansion
The nForce 750a SLI provides 4 DIMM sockets using Dual Channel 240-pin DDR2
with a total capacity of up to 8GB-64bit. You can install DDR2 533/667/800/1066
Memory.
PCI
Express 2.0 Support
PCI Express Base 2.0 specification doubles the interconnect bit rate from
2.5 GT/s to 5 GT/s in a seamless and compatible manner. The performance
boost to 5 GT/s is by far the most important feature of the PCI Express
2.0 specifications. It effectively increases the aggregate bandwidth of
a 16-lane link to approximately 16 GB/s. The higher bandwidth will allow
product designers to implement narrower interconnect links to achieve high
performance.
IDE
The nForce 750a SLI includes built in IDE facilities that support Ultra ATA
100.
Audio
The nForce 750a SLI comes with a Azalia High Definition audio codec which supports
high quality 8-channel audio.
Serial
ATA RAID Support
The nForce 750a SLI supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA
interfaces. Doubles bus bandwidth which provides blazingly high disk performance,
up to 3.0Gb/s, with RAID 0, 1, 0+1 and 5 solutions.
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.1
Customer Reviews:
133
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Value
4.3
Features
4.1
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.1
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awesome board
Reviewer:
dswen2 on
Oct 05, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This board works great i run 4 sticks of 1066 ram with no issues, that other guy is probably not using a 64 bit OS nor his friend, a 32 bit os will only support 3 gigs of ram regardless of how many your using. In total im running 8 gigs of ram! works great would buy again if not for the i7 stuff coming out!
Awsome Board
Reviewer:
BIABoo on
Oct 02, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I bought this board and havent looked at another since. It does support 8 gig 4 sticks so go learn how to setup a computer if you say it dont. The profurmance is great not one error yet since installed it. I have already recomended it to others since it outruns the 750i boards which alienware uses so all over 5 star no questions about it
Meh...
Reviewer:
SoKratez on
Sep 11, 2009 Customer Rating:
2.0
Value
2.0
Features
4.0
Quality
1.0
Performance
1.0
Mobo started smoking after trying to do SLI. Mobo layout is bad.
Got my money back asap and got a asus. XFX has good video cards, but their mobo's aren't as great.
Works Great
Reviewer:
Chip315 on
Aug 09, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.5
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
3.0
Performance
5.0
Works great with my phenom 9650 x4 but i have had 2 problems with it, first problem i found was that it would not support 4 sticks of 1066mhz ram, only 3 sticks at the most. My friend tryed 4 sticks in his motherboard too and it doesnt work. so DONT BUY THIS IF YOU HAVE 4 STICKS OF 1066 RAM. One more problem i had was that my motherboard was shorting on my case but i fitted it in another case and the problem went away
good deal when on sale
Reviewer:
willmcg on
Aug 05, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
5.0
i got mine for $99 with a rebate. had for about 8-10 months. first one was no good and had to R/A. was good about that. got me a replacement real fast. second worked fine and is still trucking. have a AMD phenom quad core, 600W PS, 2 G RAM, no vid yet but 500G hd and DVD burner. board handles all nicely. plan to add vid, second HD and burner. my tower allows easy access so it was a snap to install. this was my first build and teh XFX was a good choice for me. my rear panel didn't line up precisely but i guess that is tower/MB config issues. everything still plugs in ok and is solid. it has plenty of slots but wish it had more USBs. can add busses but would rather have on board from start.
XFX - Brothers
In Arms & Graphics!
Gamers worldwide choose XFX because we deliver the performance,
dependability and product quality that they demand. XFX’s commitment to the
gaming community can readily be seen in our continuous development of new
technologies, features, add-ons and card/game bundles.
There are three primary reasons why gamers
around the world make XFX their brand of choice. First, there is XFX’s
unmatched performance, utilizing NVIDIA and AMD's-based processing units,
which consistently outperforms the competition at every level. Second is
XFX’s impressive product quality, which includes XFX’s Double Lifetime
Protection, a warranty that is unmatched in the industry. And third is XFX’s
“For Gamers By Gamers” approach to its product research and development.
XFX dares to go where the competition would
like to, but can’t. That’s because, at XFX, we don’t just create great
digital video components—we build all-out, mind-blowing,
performance-crushing, competition-obliterating video cards and motherboards.
And, not only are they amazing, you don’t have to live on dry noodles and
peanut butter to afford them.
XFX is a division of PINE Technology Holdings Limited, a leading
manufacturer and marketer of innovative solutions for the worldwide gaming
technologies market. Founded in 1989, PINE designs, develops, manufactures
and distributes high-performance video graphics technology and computer
peripherals. The company’s dedicated research and development team are
continually pushing the limits to meet the demands of the ever-growing and
performance-driven community. Headquartered in the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region (Hong Kong SAR), PINE has more than 1,000 employees
worldwide with 16 offices around the globe. PINE also maintains four
state-of-the-art research and development facilities in the Asia Pacific
region and two factories in Mainland China.
Before you buy - make sure your motherboard is compatible with this memory. For example, DDR Memory won't work with motherboards designed for only DDR2, SDRAM or RDRAM memory, and vice versa. Only use the memory speed recommended by your motherboard's manufacturer. Please read the specifications carefully or call us for expert advice.
Know Your BIOS! With today's rapid pace of
design advancement, new product updates come fast and furious. This is
especially true of board-level products, like Motherboards, Video Cards, GPU
Processor Cards, and other main edge connector products. The good news is
that manufacturers have designed in the ability to easily update your
product BIOS, which is sometimes important for full compatibility. So before
installing or combining components, it is always a good idea to check your
product's current BIOS revision against the manufacturer's website, to
determine if an update is needed, or advisable. The manufacturer's
documentation will guide you through this process if it is necessary.
However, remember that most products are designed to be plug-n-play out of
the box!
But
What Is BIOS?
Most electronic devices,
from computers to MP3 players have software embedded in their hardware.
These are programs that tell the device how it will function - from basic to
advanced functions - so that it knows how to start, and perform the most
simple and complex tasks it was designed for. We call this software the BIOS
(sometimes also called Firmware). In computer jargon, BIOS stands for "Basic
Input/Output System", but in reality, there is very little "basic" about it.
In your computer's motherboard for example, it tells your computer how to:
start up; communicate with hardware components, such as hard drives and
video; how to move data in and out of memory; and even talk to your USB
connected devices. Without your BIOS, your device is JOOL (just out of
luck!).
Keep in mind that changing a PC's BIOS
settings incorrectly can cause the PC to malfunction. If this happens, a
BIOS reset is usually available, and will need to be performed to return the
BIOS to the default "factory settings." This is usually activated by a
jumper on the motherboard. [Warning: always read
your motherboard or system manual thoroughly, before upgrading your BIOS, or
making BIOS setting changes!] Though normally, most incorrect
settings should have no negative affect on your PC, but please follow each
step explicitly since some can.
Remember: It is recommended that you reboot
after each individual BIOS setting change to ensure that your system
functions normally. If you make numerous changes before rebooting, and your
system will no longer boot, you won't know which change is responsible for
the failure.
Updating Your BIOS
Before you consider updating your BIOS, be sure you need to - not every
update will be needed or even benefit you. Also be sure you are up to
the technical challenges you will face. Changing the version of BIOS
stored in your computer or motherboard is not the kind of activity
recommended for novice users. To perform this successfully, you need
to be comfortable and familiar with your BIOS settings, and be able to
download and apply the BIOS Update without issue. For this reason, it
is best to let professional computer technicians do this work for you, if or
when it is needed. However, if you know what you are doing, it is a
fairly easy task.
Before Updating BIOS, consider the
following:
The reasons for updating your BIOS -
frequently, updating is unnecessary
Identifying your BIOS chip - if
replacing is the approach required
Replacing your BIOS chip - this requires
significant care, and can void your warranty
Locating your latest BIOS version -
required for any update
Flashing your BIOS - make sure you have
a UPS!
Live update - great for minor or quick
updates - again a UPS is vital - a partial update can make your system
inoperative
Configuring your new BIOS settings -
read the manual! twice for good measure!
This product has a
Socket AM2 CPU Socket.
Your CPU is the heart of your computer. Keeping it cool improves
performance and prevents damage. Be sure you have a good CPU cooling
product!
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Upgrading Your Memory to Improve Performance
As programs get more complex, you’ll discover that your trusty PC may not
be working as quickly or efficiently as it used to. While your impulse might
be to purchase a new, more powerful computer, you can dramatically improve
performance simply by upgrading your memory. For far less than what you’d
pay for a new computer, a memory upgrade will often have your PC working
faster and more efficiently than ever before. Plus, it’s relatively easy
to install new memory and only takes a few minutes of your time. For our
step-by-step guide to simple memory installation click here.
Video Installation Guide
Not sure exactly how to install a new component or upgrade your PC? Watch
as our experts show you step by step. We cover all the details and show
you everything you'll need to perform a professional installation, including
tools, parts and cables. We make it fast and easy by showing you how.
Understanding
Computer Memory
Because memory is such a crucial element of our computer's performance,
we all understand that we need it in generous supply. However, questions
remain about what kind of memory is best, what functions each memory serves
and which memory is used for notebooks and PCs.
Click Here for more information
that will answer your many of your questions.
How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different
(lower) from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating
system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB
installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a
limitation of Windows itself. Also note that different Windows
programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be
confusing. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
PCI
Express 2.0 - High End Graphics Have Arrived
PCI Express Base 2.0 specification doubles the interconnect bit rate from
2.5 GT/s to 5 GT/s in a seamless and compatible manner. The performance
boost to 5 GT/s is by far the most important feature of the PCI Express
2.0 specifications. It effectively increases the aggregate bandwidth of
a 16-lane link to approximately 16 GB/s. The higher bandwidth will allow
product designers to implement narrower interconnect links to achieve
high performance while reducing cost.
A number
of optimizations and improvements have been made to the protocol and software
layers of the PCI Express architecture in the PCI Express Base 2.0 specification.
These include:
Dynamic
link speed management – to control the speed at which the link is operating
Link bandwidth
notification – to notify software (operating system, device drivers,
etc) of changes in link speed and width
Capability
structure expansion – to expand the control registers to better manage
devices, slots and the interconnect
Access
control services – optional controls to manage peer-peer transactions
Completion
timeout control – to define a required disable mechanism plus related
optional enhancements
Function-level
reset – optional mechanism to reset functions within a device
Power
limit redefinition – to redefine slot power limit values to accommodate
devices that consume higher power
SLI
MCPs | Motherboards To enable NVIDIA SLI technology in your PC, you'll need an SLI-Ready
certified motherboard with an nForce SLI MCP and two physical PCI Express
x16 slots. NVIDIA motherboard partners offer nForce SLI motherboards for
both AMD and Intel CPUs.
What is SLI Technology?
NVIDIA® SLI™ technology is a revolutionary platform innovation that allows
you to intelligently scale graphics performance by combining multiple
NVIDIA graphics solutions in a single system with an NVIDIA nForce® SLI
media and communications processor (MCP).
How Does SLI Technology Work?
Using proprietary software algorithms and dedicated scalability logic
in each NVIDIA graphics processing unit (GPU) and MCP, NVIDIA SLI technology
delivers up to twice the performance of a single graphics solution.
Note:
The NVIDIA SLI connector is not used with some mainstream graphics
cards.
3-way SLI motherboards must have 3 PCI-E x16 slots.
NVIDIA SLI-Ready MCPs:
NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra SLI
NVIDIA nForce 790i SLI
NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 680i LT SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI for AMD
NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI for AMD
NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 500 SLI for AMD
NVIDIA nForce Professional
NVIDIA nForce4 SLI X16
NVIDIA nForce4 SLI
NVIDIA nForce4 SLI XE
* The above
values are for physical, not usable memory.
The amount of
memory that your system reports, is not always the amount of actual installed
memory. For example, if you have 4GB installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will
typically report 3.2GB due to a limitation of Windows itself. Also note
that different Windows programs report available and maximum memory differently,
which can be confusing. If you find that you need more memory, we suggest
expanding your system memory, since this is the most effective performance
increase, and the one that is easiest to perform.
Contents of package may vary from those pictured and stated here,
due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
may no longer be required.
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XFX Warranty provided by:
XFX Limited Warranty:
24 months parts;
24 months labor
Mfg Part No:
MDA72P7509 UPC No:
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( Length:
11, Width:
13, Depth:
4 )
Shipping Weight:
3.1000 pound(s)
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133 reviews)
XFX
nForce 750a SLI Motherboard
Form Factor:
5.0
2.0
XFX - Brothers
In Arms & Graphics!
Know Your BIOS!
Dynamic
link speed management – to control the speed at which the link is operating
