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870-C45

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The specifications may differ from areas. Please check with your local dealers. 

AMD 770 chipset based

• Superb Stability: Military Class Components
• OC Genie: Easy Overclocking Technology
• Unlock CPU Core: Unlock hidden CPU core and potential
• APS (Active Phase Switching) offers more than 93% power saving
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Overview

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Military Class Concept

The perfect trinity of quality, stability and efficiency all exist at one mainboard to meet end user expectations. The MSI Military Class series products provide the long lifespan, unparalleled quality, extreme performance and ultimate efficiency.


Icy Choke
Unbelievable Stability & Lower temperature!!
Compared to the traditional ferrite choke, the Icy Choke provides higher power efficiency and a more stable power supply, which also fulfills power users need for idealized environment with turbo speed and low operating  temperatures.


Solid CAP
10 years long lifespan
For providing the highest quality products, we built-in Solid CAP in the entire Military Class series. This not only makes bursting capacitors a non-issue but also ensures a dramatically extended lifetime and ultra-low ESR.
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Auto OC Genie

In the past, users needed to adjust settings for CPU and Memory in BIOS menu to overclock.  The relation between these ratios and clocks speeds are extremely complicated, taking up to 30 minutes to find the right settings for an optimized PC.  Auto OC Genie simplifies it all into one button press. Where high-end CPUs are usually priced around 1000 USD, Auto OC Genie allows you to take a 200 USD CPU (1/5 the price) to reach the same performance. Your C/P ratio rises up 500% immediately for the ultimate value.
   
Features
- The world’s first Auto Overclocking Processor
- Upgrade full system performance in 1 sec
- Auto detect overclocking settings of CPU and Memory
- Compatible with Intel/AMD platform
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M-Flash

Compared to common mainboard which need extra BIOS chips, MSI’s M-Flash has a double advantage which doesn’t need extra components and secondly, all your BIOS data will be saved in the USB drive. The stored data does not only have backup and upgrade function, moreover it can also be seen as a portable BIOS chip which is actually able to boot up your PC.

Features
- Backup/Restore Your BIOS to/from Any USB Flash Disk
- Avoid Unnecessary Repair Due to Accident Failures During The Upgrading Process
- Earn more BIOS Lifespan by Reducing Unnecessary Rewriting Process
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APS (Active Phase Switching)

Active Phase Switching, APS, technology is an intelligent design that helps to save energy on MSI’s mainboards. The underlying idea is to switch off the power supply as soon as no electricity is needed, and when the system needs more resources again, APS will automatically adjust electricity supply accordingly. APS will automatically detect your processor’s loading at any given time and save energy accordingly. This is only possible by means of a very advanced power controlling technology. Other than software-based solutions, APS technology stands out from MSI's own research. The specially developed IC chip can operate automatically depending on the demands of the power supply, which is to reduce the total power usage. 
 
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USB Safeguard

USB Safeguard can prevent mainboards and USB devices from being damaged by short-circuit and ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) with Anti-ESD chips built-into the mainboards. Additionally, the safeguard can protect against such dangers multiple times, and greatly improves product lifespan.

Features
- All MSI mainboards use USB Safeguard’s anti-ESD chip for thorough protection against ESD damage
- USB Safeguard is protected against a short circuit and/or ESD without the need for a fuse. It also supports stand-by power supply
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i-Charger

Mobile consumer appliances are getting more and more attention in current day fast moving life style, with smart phones and tablets almost becoming a fashion accessory. However, many ordinary personal computers cannot charge some of these devices, making it difficult to stay connected.  The MSI i-Charger is a Windows resident program capable of revising the power supply mode of your USB port to become more powerful. Once your phone or tablet is connected to your USB port, the i-Charger sends a signal to initiate its charging circuit, making it a really smart and convenient charging solution for mobile computing needs.

Features
- Automatically Detect & Charge Your Smart Phone or Tablet
- Support Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7 32Bit
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Live Update 5

MSI Live Update 5 is a powerful and useful application for updating the latest BIOS and Drivers, saving you time and lowers the risk of updating. End-users can install and run the Live Update 5 software on their computers with the companion CD or downloading the app from the MSI website.

Features
- Automatically Detect the BIOS/Driver/VGA/Utility Update
- Support Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 32/64bit
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Unlock CPU Core

MSI’s Unlock CPU Core technology, exclusive from MSI, can unlock the hidden cores in the CPU by making a few selections from the BIOS. By unlocking a Phenom II X2 CPU into a Phenom II X4 CPU, users can boost the CPU performance over 104%. In Addition, MSI discovers the ability to unlock Phenom II X4 960T to a 6 core CPU through the same BIOS setting. At same time, MSI was the first who could unlock a 4-core AMD CPU to a 6-core because MSI does not use any "unlock" chip on our mainboards. MSI engineers developed a BIOS technology to unlock cores which can be easy upgraded via new BIOS. Because of this flexible BIOS core unlock feature, MSI can today announce that it made BIOS unlocking easy and accessible for the audience who doesn’t know their way around the BIOS. This new MSI software tool allows users to unlock CPU cores from Windows with just a few simple clicks, no need to enter the BIOS.
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Easy OC Switch

Every user desires more performance.  MSI has special Easy OC Switches to provide that accessibility to all users. This great technology makes it easier to tweak the core clock settings. There's no need to have a detailed understanding; with just a few simple steps, everyone is able to get the most out of their mainboards. With a single click, the whole system will increase by 5%-20% performance, making overclocking a very easy thing to do.
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Cool'n'Quiet

AMD Cool'n'Quiet™ Technology reduces heat and noise so you can experience amazing performance without distraction. Combined with core enhancements, included in the AMD processors, that can improve overall power savings, deliver better multitasking and energy efficiency. Cool'n'Quiet technology can automatically adjust processor ratio to throttle CPU speed with four modes.

Features
- Independent Dynamic Core Technology
- Dual Dynamic Power Management™ 
- AMD CoolCore™ Technology
- AMD Wideband Frequency Control
- Multi-Point Thermal Control

Basic Specification

The Specification may change without notice. The actual products sold are different from areas. Please check the detailed Specification with your local dealers.
Socket AM3
CPU (Max Support) Phenom II
AM3 CPU Ready Y
FSB/BCLK/Hyper Transport Bus up to 5200MT/s
Chipset AMD® 770+SB710
DDR3 Memory DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600*(OC)
DDR2 Memory N/A
Memory Channel Dual
DIMM Slots 4
Max Memory (GB) 16
PCI-Ex16 1
PCI-E Gen Gen2 (1x16)
PCI-Ex4 N/A
PCI-Ex1 2
PCI 3
IDE 1
SATAIII N/A
SATAII 6
RAID 0/1/10/JBOD
LAN 10/100/1000*1
TPM 1
USB 3.0 ports (Rear) N/A
USB 2.0 ports (Rear) 6
Audio ports (Rear) 6
Serial ports (Rear) 1
Parallel ports (Rear) N/A
1394 ports (Rear) N/A
eSATA N/A
Display Port N/A
VGA N/A
HDMI N/A
DVI N/A
VGA Max Share Memory (MB) N/A
DirectX N/A
Form Factor ATX
DrMOS N/A
DrMOS II N/A
APS Y
Sideport Memory N/A
SLI N/A
3-way SLI N/A
4-way SLI N/A
Hybrid SLI N/A
CrossFire N/A
Hybrid CrossFire N/A
Dual Graphics N/A
D-LED2 N/A
Green Power Genie N/A

Detail Specification

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

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® 770 and SB710 Chipset 
 


Main Memory

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


Slots

• 1 PCI Express 2.0 slot with x16 operation (PCI Express Bus SPEC V2.0 compliant)
• 2 PCI EXpress x1 slots
• 3 PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface.


On-Board IDE

• One IDE port by AMD® SB710
- 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 II (1~6) ports by AMD® SB710
- Supports storage and data transfers at up to 3Gb/s

RAID Function

- SATA II 1~6 support RAID 0, 1, 10 or JBOD mode by AMD® SB710

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 Realtek® ALC889
- Flexible 7.1-channel audio with jack sensing
- Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec


LAN

• Realtek PCI-E GbLAN controller RTL8111DL
- Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1000Mb/s
- Compliance with PCI-Express Bus specification v1.0a


Internal I/O Connectors

- 1 x ATX 24-pin power connector
- 1 x ATX 4-pin 12V CPU power connector
- CPU x 1 / System x 2 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 II connectors
- 1 x ATA133 HD connector
- 1 x OC Switch
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 
- 1 x SPDIF-out  connector
- 1 x TPM module connector

Back Panel I/O Ports

- 1 x PS/2 keyboard
- 1 x PS/2 mouse
- 1 x Serial port
- 6 x USB 2.0 ports 
- 1 x RJ45 LAN jack
- 1 x 6 in 1 audio jack




Dimension

• 30.5cm(L) x 21.0cm(W) ATX Form Factor

Mounting

• 6 mounting holes.

 
 

Product Accessories
 
MSI Reminds You...
• The accessories will probably be different according to the different selling areas of product models. For details of accessories, please refer to the descriptions on the product package.

News

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Awards

Recommended Award - InfoBIT
Date: 2010-11-23
Title: Recommended Award
Comment: Open
Media: InfoBIT
Country: Poland

BIOS

!Attention:

Users who download BIOS from here (not using Live Update) should use the flash utility included in the downloaded compressed file when doing the BIOS update. To avoid BIOS update failure, please do not use older versions of the update utility or utilities not provided by MSI.

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Description - Update CPU AGESA code.
 Version 1.F
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2011-03-04
Download 7599v1F.zip File Size 0.82 MB
Note
Description - Update CPU AGESA code.
- Improved SATA HDD compatibility.
 Version 1.E
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2010-12-10
Download 7599v1E.zip File Size 0.82 MB
Note
Description - Support low voltage memory.
- Update APS function.
 Version 1.D
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2010-09-03
Download 7599v1D.zip File Size 0.82 MB
Note
Description - Update CPU AGESA code.
 Version 1.C
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2010-08-04
Download 7599v1C.zip File Size 0.83 MB
Note
Description - Update marketing name during POST.
 Version 1.B
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2010-06-22
Download 7599v1B.zip File Size 0.81 MB
Note
Description - Support AMD 6 core CPU.
- Improved memory compatibility.
 Version 1.9
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2010-05-18
Download 7599v19.zip File Size 0.79 MB
Note
Description - Update CPU AGESA code.
- Update RAID ROM.
- Improved memory compatibility.
 Version 1.7
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2010-04-09
Download 7599v17.zip File Size 0.79 MB
Note
Description - Update CPU AGESA code.
- Add Energy Star LOGO.
- Improved memory compatibility.
 Version 1.6
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2010-02-25
Download 7599v16.zip File Size 0.79 MB
Note
Description - Update CPU module.
- Support EUP.
- Improved memory compatibility.

 Version 1.5
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2009-12-09
Download 7599v15.zip File Size 0.79 MB
Note
Description - Update CPU module.
- Support AMD unlock CPU.
 Version 1.4
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2009-09-18
Download 7599v14.zip File Size 0.77 MB
Note The success of unlocking AMD CPU may still vary according to the AMD CPU use.
Description - Update CPU module.
 Version 1.3
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2009-07-21
Download 7599v13.zip File Size 0.77 MB
Note
Description - Update audio table.
 Version 1.2
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2009-06-05
Download 7599v12.zip File Size 0.76 MB
Note
Description - Update CPU module.
- Support L2 function.
 Version 1.1
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2009-04-27
Download 7599v11.zip File Size 0.76 MB
Note
Description New BIOS Release
 Version 1.0
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2009-04-09
Download 7599v10.zip File Size 0.74 MB
Note
click here

Live Update 5

Live Update 5 is a powerful update tool with user-friendly interface, provides an automatic scan and download for your MSI products. Using this service to keep your system in the most updated environment.

Live Update 5 supports the following MSI product lines and items:
Mainboards: Drivers/BIOS/Utilities;
Graphics Cards: Drivers/BIOS

Click here to read the instruction

Driver

Win7 32,Win7 64,Vista 32,Vista 64,XP 32,XP 64,Win 98 SE

!Special Note:

The Drivers provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
ATI System Drivers for 7xx/8xx/SB7xx/SB8xx Series (except RS690, 740)
Description ATI System & VGA Drivers
Version 8.881.0.0
Type System & Chipset Drivers Release Date 2011-09-20
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download ati_system_drive_mb.zip File Size 362.62 MB
Note
Realtek PCI-E Ethernet Drivers
Description Network Driver
 Version 7.53.0216.2012
Type On-Board LAN Drivers Release Date 2012-05-03
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download realtek_pcielan_7_mb.zip File Size 5.63 MB
Note
Realtek PCI-E Ethernet Drivers
Description
Version 6.250.0908.2011
Type On-Board LAN Drivers Release Date 2012-03-12
OS Vista 64, Vista 32
Download Realtek_LAN_PCIE_Vista_MB.zip File Size 5.56 MB
Note
Realtek PCI-E Ethernet Drivers
Description
Version 5.794.0222.2012
Type On-Board LAN Drivers Release Date 2012-05-03
OS XP 64, XP 32
Download Realtek_LAN_PCIE_MB.zip File Size 5.51 MB
Note
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Description • Realtek High Definition Audio System Software
• WinXP Driver Version: 5.10.0.6586
• Windows 7/Vista Version: 6.0.1.6586
 Version 6.0.1.6586
Type On-Board Audio Drivers Release Date 2012-03-21
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download realtek_hd_all_mb.zip File Size 148.85 MB
Note
ATI SB7xx/SB8xx RAID Driver
Description ATI SB7xx/SB8xx RAID driver
1. Extract the file and Copy all files to the floppy.
2. Press F6 to install driver through the floppy when booting and loading RAID function.
XP：3.2.1540.24
Vista：3.2.1540.35
Win7：3.1.1540.151
 Version
Type On-Board PIDE/SATA Drivers Release Date 2010-05-28
OS Win7 32
Download ATI_SB8xx_RAID_732_mb.zip File Size 0.15 MB
Note
ATI SB7xx/SB8xx RAID Driver
Description ATI SB7xx/SB8xx RAID driver
1. Extract the file and Copy all files to the floppy.
2. Press F6 to install driver through the floppy when booting and loading RAID function.
XP：3.2.1540.24
Vista：3.2.1540.35
Win7：3.1.1540.151
 Version
Type On-Board PIDE/SATA Drivers Release Date 2010-05-28
OS Win7 64
Download ATI_SB8xx_RAID_764_mb.zip File Size 0.17 MB
Note
ATI SB7xx/SB8xx RAID Driver
Description ATI SB7xx/SB8xx RAID driver
1. Extract the file and Copy all files to the floppy.
2. Press F6 to install driver through the floppy when booting and loading RAID function.
XP：3.2.1540.24
Vista：3.2.1540.35
Win7：3.1.1540.151
 Version
Type On-Board PIDE/SATA Drivers Release Date 2010-05-28
OS Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 32
Download ATI_SB8xx_RAID_mb.zip File Size 1.16 MB
Note
AMD AMDAway Driver
Description This INF file removes the unresolved hardware detection (YELLOW BANG! associated with devices that do not have the proper driver installed) only.
Ver. 1.0.1.0

If you are using a non-English OS, please enter "setup.exe /el" in command line from your download directory to install this program.

 Version
Type Others Drivers Release Date 2006-07-04
OS Vista 64, Vista 32
Download Vista_AMDAWAY.zip File Size 1.67 MB
Note
AMD AMDAway Driver
Description This INF file removes the unresolved hardware detection (YELLOW BANG! associated with devices that do not have the proper driver installed) only.
Ver. 1.0.1.0

If you are using a non-English OS, please enter "setup.exe /el" in command line from your download directory to install this program.

 Version
Type Others Drivers Release Date 2006-07-04
OS XP 32
Download AMDAway_MB.zip File Size 0.88 MB
Note
AMD AMDAway Driver
Description This INF file removes the unresolved hardware detection (YELLOW BANG! associated with devices that do not have the proper driver installed) only.
Ver. 1.0.1.0

If you are using a non-English OS, please enter "setup.exe /el" in command line from your download directory to install this program.

 Version
Type Others Drivers Release Date 2006-07-04
OS XP 64
Download AMDAway_MB_64bit.zip File Size 4.44 MB
Note
AMD Cool and Quiet Driver (MB)
Description • AMD Athlon™ 64/Sempron™/Turion™ 64/Opteron™ systems with ACPI 2.0 processor performance control objects
• WinXP WHQL pass
• Driver Version:
- XP 1.2.2.0
- 98/ME/2K 1.0.8.1
• Windows XP 64-Bit Edition or Windows Server 2003 64-Bit Edition

 Version
Type Others Drivers Release Date 2006-02-20
OS Win 98 SE
Download AMDCPUCNQ_1_0_8_1.zip File Size 2.89 MB
Note
AMD Cool and Quiet Driver (MB)
Description • AMD Athlon™ 64/Sempron™/Turion™ 64/Opteron™ systems with ACPI 2.0 processor performance control objects
• WinXP WHQL pass
• Driver Version:
- XP 1.2.2.0
- 98/ME/2K 1.0.8.1
• Windows XP 64-Bit Edition or Windows Server 2003 64-Bit Edition

 Version
Type Others Drivers Release Date 2006-02-20
OS XP 32
Download amdcpu_xp2k.zip File Size 4.29 MB
Note
AMD Cool and Quiet Driver (MB)
Description • AMD Athlon™ 64/Sempron™/Turion™ 64/Opteron™ systems with ACPI 2.0 processor performance control objects
• WinXP WHQL pass
• Driver Version:
- XP 1.2.2.0
- 98/ME/2K 1.0.8.1
• Windows XP 64-Bit Edition or Windows Server 2003 64-Bit Edition

 Version
Type Others Drivers Release Date 2006-02-20
OS XP 64
Download AMDCPU_64bit.zip File Size 4.46 MB
Note

Utility

Win7 32,Win7 64,Vista 32,Vista 64,XP 32,XP 64,Win 2000,Win 98,Win 98 SE,Win Me,Win 95,DOS

!Special Note:

The Utilities provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
i-Charger
Description Provide charging function for iPad
 Version 1.0.104
Type Utility Release Date 2010-07-13
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download icharger_vx7_mb.zip File Size 0.52 MB
Note When connect iPad to USB port for charging, please remove other USB devices for stability.
AutoBoot
Description Utility for PC power schedule, alarm clock, auto login
 Version 1.0.103
Type Utility Release Date 2009-09-08
OS Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 32
Download AutoBoot_mb.zip File Size 2.22 MB
Note
MSI Control Center
Description Utility for PC overclocking, overvotage and power saving.
Version 1.0.223
Type Utility Release Date 2011-12-14
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download ControlCenter_mb.zip File Size 4.54 MB
Note
HDDBackup
Description 1. For System Backup
2. Please use Nero to burn the Image to boot up the system for backup.
 Version 1.25
Type Utility Release Date 2008-07-30
OS DOS
Download hddbackup_mb.zip File Size 43.56 MB
Note
AMD CPU Tool
Description This tool will provide stable performance for AMD AM2 CPU.
 Version 1.3.2.16
Type Utility Release Date 2007-01-09
OS XP 32, Win 2000, Win Me, Win 98 SE, Win 98, Win 95
Download AMD_CPU_Tool_MB.zip File Size 6.27 MB
Note
ATI RAID Tool
Description This is for setting up ATI RAID function.
 Version 2.5.1540.4
Type Utility Release Date 2006-11-02
OS XP 32
Download ATI_RAID_TOOL.zip File Size 32.04 MB
Note
MSI Live Update 5
Description • Online update BIOS/Driver/Firmware/Utility.
• Live Monitor auto-detects and suggests the latest BIOS/Driver/Utilities information.
Version 5.0.081
Type Utility Release Date 2012-05-03
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download LiveUpdate.zip File Size 8.76 MB
Note For K9VGM-V (MS-7253) mainboard, please do not select the DMI option.

Manual

!Special Note:

MSI™ provides user manuals (in PDF format) here for download. You can use Adobe Acrobat Reader (Adobe's WEB Site) to open them.

An easy guide for you to assemble your PC step by step, please refer to "Quick Installation Guide".

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Version Language File Size Download Release Date
1.0 English 6.12 MB AMD_RAID_Manual.zip 2012-02-21
1.2 Multi-Language 7.28 MB M7599v1.2.zip 2010-05-06

Quick Guide

!Special Note:

MSI™ provides user manuals (in PDF format) here for download. You can use Adobe Acrobat Reader (Adobe's WEB Site) to open them.

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Version Language File Size Download Release Date
1.5 English 5.85 MB MSI_Software_Guide.zip 2012-03-09

Test Report

CPU Support

FAQ

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