MSI P45 Platinum Motherboard MSI’s multiple award-winning P45 Platinum CrossFireX Socket 775 motherboard offers gamers, graphic designers, extreme PC enthusiasts, and multimedia entertainment buffs the best bang for the buck in the industry. Designed for 45nm CPUs and 2-way CrossFireX video performance, this outstanding ATX mainboard is built for most socket 775 65nm and 45nm processors such as Xeon(socket 775 only), Core2 Extreme, Core2 Quad, and Core2 Duo, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron Dual Core, and Celeron processors. The 45nm Quad Core CPU support brings more benefits to multimedia and multitasking by enhancing the performance and reducing the waiting time for any kind of applications. It provides extremely high definition audio/video stream editing and offers higher performance on 3D gaming and professional graphic rendering. Based on the Intel® P45 Chipset, the MSI P45 Platinum motherboard supports DDR2 667/800/1066MHz memory up to 16Gb (To support 16GB max, please check the criteria at Intel website), PCI-Ex 16, SATA, RAID (0/1/5/10), Gigabit LAN, and USB 2.0. This model also includes firewire, eSATA, S/PDIF, and DrMOS. This awesome board sports MSI’s exclusive Green Power Design for earth-friendly efficiency and features Dual Core Center, Live Update Online, and Live Update 3.
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Specifications
Processor Socket:
Intel
Processor Interface:
Socket 775
Form Factor:
ATX
Processors Supported:
Intel Core 2 Duo
Intel Core 2 Extreme
Intel Core 2 Quad
Multi-GPU Support:
CrossFireX Ready
Front Side Bus:
800MHz
1066MHz
1333MHz
1600MHz (w/ overclocking)
Northbridge:
Intel P45
Southbridge:
Intel ICH10R
Memory Type:
DDR2
Memory Supported:
800MHz DDR2
1066MHz DDR2
1200MHz DDR2 (OverClocking)
Number of Pins:
240-Pin
Number of Slots:
4
Maximum Memory Supported:
16GB - 64bit
Max. Memory Supported Per Slot:
4GB
Channels:
8 Channels
Audio Chipset:
Realtek ALC888
LAN Type:
10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
RAID Support:
Yes
RAID Modes:
0
1
10
5
PCI Slots:
2
PCI Express X1 Slots:
2
PCI Express X16 Slots:
2
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
1
PS/2 Mouse Connectors:
1
USB Rear Panel Ports:
6
FireWire Ports:
1 - 1394a
LAN Ports:
1
Audio Out Jacks:
2
IDE Headers:
1
FDD Headers:
1
ATX Power Connectors:
1 24-Pin Connector
PC Power Connectors:
1 - 8 Pin
2 - 4 Pin
Fan Connectors:
1 x CPU
4 x Chassis
S/PDIF Connectors:
1 - Optical
Length:
12.000 in. (30.48 cm)
Width:
9.600 in. (24.5 cm)
Detailed Features
Features
DrMOS
- 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.
All Solid Capacitors
- Longer lifespan than electrolytic capacitors
- Endurable to operation under higher frequency & temperature
- Avoid exploding capacitors to cause mainboards failure
All Shielded Choke
- A choke is an inductor responsible for storing power and regulates the current.
- All shielded choke could reduce core power loss, lower EMI interference.
- Store energy longer at higher frequency, achieving higher efficiency.
Circu-Pipe 2
- Equipped with 5 heat-pipe
- Trapezoid plate - Best heat transfer
- Max expansion in limit space - fit with giant CPU cooler
- Exclusive Circu-Pipe2 offers high quality extreme cooling
2-phase Power
- 2-phase Power on Memory/Northbridge
- Power Efficient!
- Lower Temperature
- Max voltage Control
VGA Booster
- Both graphic channel are from Northbridge(MCH), no more bottleneck issue
- Native PCI Express 2.0
- Auto detect & switch in 1 x16 / 2 x8 (CF-X) mode
- VGA Booster push the 3D performance up to a new level
OC Jumper
- RapidBoost - OC Jumper
- OC Jumper gives MSI mainboards more tolerance to achieve OC limit
- Make overclocking easier for end-users
M-Connectors
- 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
User Friendly Design
- Functions designed with button to be easy use.
- Help power-users tweaking process in-chasis enviornment
- Onboard SATA ports are stacked on the mainboard to avoid mechanical issue with giant graphic cards like 8800 Ultra.
CrossFireX Support
- 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.
Green Power Design
- With Multi-phase PWM IC, which lead to better power converting, reducing noise and expand the lifespan and stability.
MSI Advanced Live Update Online
The MSI Live Update online is designed to automatically download and update the BIOS and driver when there’s 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.
Dual Core Center
- Key components status hardware monitor.
- Monitor the Dual Core CPU each unit status.
- Optimize System status define.
- Auto speed up with system loading change.
Live Update 3
Live Update 3 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.
Please check manufacturer website for latest CPU compatibily information.
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.6
Customer Reviews:
14
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Value
4.7
Features
4.6
Quality
4.6
Performance
4.4
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The new normal
Reviewer:
Supertech on
Jan 24, 2010 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I bought this board to use with my QX9750. I had to adjust the multiplier to 9.5 to bring the chip up to it's rated 3.16GHz. Runs very cool and boots up quickly. The Dual Core software is ok for monitoring board stats, but won't default to user settings and looks way ugly. This board looks way coool in a clear case. An overclocker's delight.
Nice Buy
Reviewer:
beamerwhb on
Dec 14, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.0
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
bought this to replace my nvidia 680i, and I am well pleased. seems to be a very good product for the money. would recommend buying this one.
Good product with a few reservations
Reviewer:
New_guy on
Oct 22, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.5
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
The cooling pipe radiator in the middle of the board looks like someones idea of a new age sculpture, and the PCI slots at the bottom of the board are nearly inaccessible when you have two video cards in place. The manual is next to useless. But the update software that came with the baord is better than most, and the options are commendable. I would reccommend it.
best deal I ever had for a motherboard
Reviewer:
captain on
Aug 15, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
features allow me to build a fast cool running computer.
works well with pc800 not 1066
Reviewer:
ERNEST305 on
Jul 15, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.0
Value
3.0
Features
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
4.0
got this great motherboard at a great price at the retail shop. my one stop shop.used it for 2 months with ocz pc800 great use out of it with a quad core xfx 8800 video but when i upgraded to ocz pc1066 ddr2 all the problems started.wow blue screen on and off reboots forget it stick with pc 800 on this great board.
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!
Heat Sinks - Many Shapes & Sizes!
A heat sink (or heatsink) is an object that absorbs and dissipates heat from
another object using thermal contact (either direct or radiant). Heat sinks
are used in a wide range of applications wherever efficient heat dissipation
is required; including for CPUs, Memory, Video Cards, and more.
Heat Sink Shapes Change!
Many products come with a Heat Sink, and some with a combination Heat Sink
and Fan. Keep in mind though, that manufacturers are constantly
improving the design of their cooling components, thus the shape and design
of the heat sink or heat sink & fan can change on any product at any time.
PLEASE NOTE:
Cooling Components Can Change At Any Time, And Do Not
Affect The Performance Or Specifications Of The Product.
How Do Heat Sinks Work?
Heat sinks function by transferring high temperature thermal energy (heat)
from one object (such as a CPU chip) to a second object (such as the Heat
Sink), which has a lower temperature, with a much greater heat capacity.
This rapid transfer of heat quickly balances the temperature of both
devices, lowering the temperature of the first. This is what makes a
heat sink a cooling device. Since room temperature is usually cooler than
the hot device, the Heat Sink helps cool the device, lowering its temp to
closer to room temperature.
The most common design of a heat sink is a metal device with many fins or
vanes. The high thermal conductivity of the metal combined with the large
surface area of the fins does the work to rapidly transfer heat to the
surrounding, cooler, air. This cools the heat sink and whatever it is in
contact with. Some Heat Sinks use the metal alone for cooling, some
use fluids (just like you car radiator) and a thermal interface material
(such as thermal gel) to ensure maximum heat transfer to the heat sink.
Adding a fan dramatically improves air flow, and improves the heat transfer
even more.
Remember The
Thermal Paste!
Remember that when you are adding a Heat Sink, you MUST USE
thermally conductive Gel or Paste, to form a good thermal contact between
the Heat Sink and the Device. Failing to use this will result in
reduced cooling, and possible failure and damage to the device!
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 .
* 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.
Only defective exchanges for identical item within 30 days of purchase permitted on this product. After 30 days, please contact the manufacturer at: 1-888-447-6564.
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MSI Computer Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
12 months labor
Mfg Part No:
P45 Platinum UPC No:
816909045635 Box Size:
( Length:
14, Width:
11, Depth:
4 )
Shipping Weight:
4.2000 pound(s)
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