CPU Support: Supports AMD FX/ Phenom II / Athlon II and Sempron processors for the AM3/ AM3+ socket.
Hypertransport: HyperTransport™ 3.0, supports up to 5.2 GT/s
Chipset: AMD 990FX & SB950
Memory Support:
Expansion Slots:
Multi-GPU Support:
Storage: AMD SB950 Chipset: - 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports, - Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID5 and RAID 10
USB:
AMD SB950 Chipset: - 14x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB 2.0 connectors)
VIA: VL806 Chipset: - 2x USB 3.0 ports available through the internal USB 3.0 connector*
Asmedia 1142 Chipset: - 2x USB 3.1 ports on the back panel (These USB 3.0 ports do not support M-Flash recovery function)
Audio: Realtek ALC1150 Codec. -7.1-Channel High Definition Audio. -Supports S/PDIF output
LAN: Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN controller. - 1x LAN port on the backpanel
The Killer Network Manager is only available for Windows 7 and Windows 8/ 8.1 currently. The supported drivers for other operating systems would be available on the website if provided by vendor.
Back Panel Connectors:
Internal Connectors:
I/O Controller
BIOS Features
Special Features
Software
PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse combo Port
The PS/2 keyboard/ mouse DIN connector for PS/2 keyboard/ mouse.
Optical S/PDIF-Out
This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for digital audio transmission to external speakers through an optical fiber cable.
USB 2.0 Port
The USB 2.0 port is for attaching USB 2.0 devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB 2.0-compatible devices.
USB 3.1 Port
USB 3.1 port is backward-compatible with USB 3.0/ 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer rate up to 10 Gb/s (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps).
LAN Port
The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN).
Audio Ports
These connectors are used for audio devices.
CLICK BIOS is a revolutionary UEFI interface that allows you to setup and configure your system for optimum use. Using your mouse and keyboard, users can change BIOS settings, monitor CPU temperature, select the boot device priority and view system information such as the CPU name, DRAM capacity, the OS version and the BIOS version. Users can import and export parameter data for backup or for sharing with friends.
The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. You may need to run the Setup program when:
Important
Power on the computer and the system will start the Power On Self Test (POST) process. When the message below appears on the screen, please press <Del> key to enter BIOS:
Press <Del> to run BIOS setup, or <F11> to run boot menu
If the message disappears before you respond and you still need to enter BIOS, restart the system by turning the computer OFF then back ON or pressing the RESET button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.
MSI additionally provides two methods to enter the BIOS setup. You can click the “GO2BIOS” tab on “MSI Fast Boot” utility screen or press the physical “GO2BIOS" button (optional) on the motherboard to enable the system going to BIOS setup directly at next boot.
Click "GO2BIOS" tab on "MSI Fast Boot" utility screen.
Important: Please be sure to install the “MSI Fast Boot” utility before using it to enter the BIOS setup
Administrator Password: Sets administrator password for system security. Enters the administrator password if set; user has full rights to change the BIOS items.
User Password: Sets User Password for system security. Enters the user password if set; but user might have limited rights to change the BIOS items.
IMPORTANT: When selecting the Administrator / User Password items, a password box will appear on the screen. Type the password then press <Enter>. The password typed now will replace any previous set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection.To clear a set password, press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter a new password. A message will confirm the password is being disabled. Once the password is disabled, you can enter the setup and OS without authorization.
Selects a BIOS file in the USB flash disk (NTFS/ FAT32 format) to update the BIOS.
Select one file to update BIOS: Selects a BIOS file in the USB flash disk (NTFS/ FAT32 format) to update the BIOS. The system will reboot after updating.
The Realtek audio provides 10-channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Right channels.
New Windows 7/ Windows 8/ Windows 8.1 Installation
The following details the installation of the drivers while installing operating system.
Important: Please follow the instruction below to make an “AMD® RAID Driver” for yourself.
The driver diskette for AMD® RAID Controller is done.
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In the end, Intel Core i5 is a great processor that is made for mainstream users who care about performance, speed and graphics. The Core i5 is suitable for most tasks, even heavy gaming. The Intel Core i7 is an even better processor that is made for enthusiasts and high-end users.
The Best Motherboard Manufacturers
- Asus
- Gigabyte Technology
- MSI
- ASRock
- Intel
Do I need to update my motherboard/BIOS?
If you built your own computer, you will either need to download a BIOS update program from your motherboard manufacturer or you will need to manually perform the flash, which normally entails using a USB stick and booting into DOS. Each motherboard model requires its own BIOS version and this is where the problems can occur.
MSI 990FXA GAMING Series:
Press DEL to run BIOS setup, or F11 to run boot menu
BIOS Keys by Manufacturer:
ASRock: F2 or DEL
ASUS: F2 for all PCs, F2 or DEL for Motherboards
Acer: F2 or DEL
Dell: F2 or F12
ECS: DEL
Gigabyte / Aorus: F2 or DEL
HP: F10
Lenovo (Consumer Laptops): F2 or Fn + F2
Lenovo (Desktops): F1
Lenovo (ThinkPads): Enter then F1.
MSI: DEL for motherboards and PCs
Microsoft Surface Tablets: Press and hold volume up button.
Origin PC: F2
Samsung: F2
Toshiba: F2
Zotac: DEL
How to Flash BIOS of Nvidia and AMD Graphics Cards
-Download the New BIOS
-Download BIOS Update Tools
-Backup & Update your GPU BIOS
-Test the New BIOS
Motherboard will come with the latest BIOS from when they where built. If the motherboard has been sitting in a stock room and a new BIOS was released between when it was made and when it was purchased then it wont be the latest however manufacturers will have the latest on the site.
If you built your own computer, you will either need to download a BIOS update program from your motherboard manufacturer or you will need to manually perform the flash, which normally entails using a USB stick and booting into DOS. Each motherboard model requires its own BIOS version and this is where the problems can occur.
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