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880GMA-E35

AMD® 880G Chipset Based

• OC Genie: Easy Overclocking Technology
• Unlock CPU Core: Unlock hidden CPU core and potential
• Lossless 24bit/192kHz HD Audio
• Support SATA 6Gb/s & USB 3.0

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Overview

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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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APS (Active Phase Switching)

Active Phase Switching, APS, technology is an intelligent design that helps to save energy on MSI’s motherboards. 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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Lossless 24-bit/192KHz HD Audio

Onboard PC audio gets better! MSI is the first to implement the most high-end HD Audio codecs available. Don’t be fooled by other inferior audio solutions onboard (sometimes you can’t even find the driver!) Only MSI offers the Loss-less 24-bit/192KHz HD Audio function with an incredible 109 SNR dB value to provide the most clear & vivid HD audio quality and support 7.1 channels surround sound playback with a 2-channel independent stereo output (multiple streaming) through the front panel 3.5 inch phone jack.
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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 motherboards. 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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Super 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 Super 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 Super Charger sends a signal to initiate its charging circuit, making it a really smart and convenient charging solution for mobile computing needs.

Note: Only front red USB ports support charger function after system off
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USB 3.0

Compared to the 480Mbps provided by traditional USB 2.0, the all-new USB 3.0's 5Gb/s offers 10 times the transfer bandwidth, so transferring a Blu-ray movie takes less than one minute.

Features
- 10X Faster Than USB 2.0
- Up to 5Gb/s Data Transfer Bandwidth
- Boost Transfer Rate Between Your PC and External Storage Devices
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SATA 6Gb/s

SATA 6Gb/s provides double the bandwidth of traditional SATA 3Gb/s, and increases the data transfer rate between your motherboard and internal storage devices, such as 7200RPM HDDs, 10000RPM HDDs and SSDs. It's also the current trend for upcoming high-speed internal storage devices to to break the existing bottleneck of a PC's performance.

Features
- 2X Faster Than SATA 3Gb/s
- Up to 6Gb/s Data Transfer Bandwidth
- Unleash True Performance of New HDDs/SSDs
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HDMI v1.3

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is new generation fully digital video/audio interface which can transfer 1080p Highi-Definition video and Audio output in single compact connector. By passing HDMI 1.3 certification, this product can deliver highest video, audio quality and also support HDCP protection of Blu-ray.

Features
- Next-Gen Multimedia Interface
- Deliver Full HD Video & Audio output In Only One Cable 
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HTPC Ready

With such diversity of display outputs, you are able to choose and upgrade display devices then build up your own home theater.

Features
- Next-Gen Multimedia Interface
- All digital signal output 
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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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M-Flash

Compared to common motherboard 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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Solid Capacitors on PWM

Capacitors are the most important component for electronic product’s power supply. The quality of the capacitors can impact the stability of the entire system and risk of product failure. Currently there are two types of capacitors, electrolytic capacitors and solid capacitors. Compared to electrolytic capacitors, solid capacitors have a longer lifespan, and provide a more stable power under high temperatures. More importantly, solid capacitors do not have any liquid materials inside, and thus will not suffer a leak which would infringe upon the product’s stability. With such benefits is it no wonder that solid capacitors are very important for product quality’s improvement,
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Winki 3

Winki 3 is a free Linux-based O/S which is based on the Linux core. With an ultra-fast  booting speed and a multi-language interface, the built-in Winki 3 provides an easy-to-use internet environment that includes the most popular functions such as internet surfing, web mail, instant messaging, picture browsing, and more. It's the most practical way to be online in the shortest time.

Features
- User friendly & totally free applications
- Power on to run applications in 25 seconds
- Multi-language interface support

MSI Reminds You...

  1. The specifications may differ from areas and we keep the right to change without notice. Please check the specific Specification with your local dealers.
  2. The color of the product might be affected by photography and the monitor's setting, which might be different from the real product.

Basic Specifications

Socket AM3
CPU (Max Support) Phenom II
AM3 CPU Ready Y
FSB/BCLK/Hyper Transport Bus up to 5200MT/s
Chipset AMD® 880G+SB850
DDR3 Memory DDR3 800/1066/1333
Memory Channel Dual
DIMM Slots 2
Max Memory (GB) 16
PCI-Ex16 1
PCI-E Gen Gen2 (1x16)
PCI-Ex1 1
PCI 1
SATAIII 6
RAID 0/1/10/JBOD
LAN 10/100/1000*1
TPM (header) 1
USB 3.0 ports (Rear) 2
USB 2.0 ports (Rear) 4
Audio ports (Rear) 6
VGA 1
HDMI 1
DVI 1
VGA Max Share Memory (MB) 512
DirectX DX10.1
Form Factor M-ATX
APS Y
Hybrid CrossFire Y

 

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

 

Detail 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® 880G and SB850 Chipset 
 


Main Memory

• Supports two unbuffered DIMM of 1.5 Volt DDR3 800/1066/1333 DRAM, 16GB Max
 


Slots

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


On-Board SATA

• 6 SATA 6Gb/s (1~6) ports by AMD® SB850
- Supports storage and data transfers at up to 6Gb/s

RAID Function

- SATA 1~6 support RAID 0, 1, 10 or JBOD 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 Realtek® ALC887
- Flexible 7.1-channel audio with jack sensing
- Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec
 


LAN 

• Realtek PCI-E GbLAN controller RTL8111E
- Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1000Mb/s
- Compliance with PCI-Express Bus specification v1.0a
 
USB 3.0

• 2 USB3.0 ports by NEC® D720200


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 1 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 port connector
- 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 or mouse port
- 4 x USB 2.0 ports 
- 1 x Graphic Card port
- 1 x DVI-D port
- 1 x HDMI port
- 2 x USB 3.0 ports 
- 1 x RJ45 LAN jack
- 1 x 6 in 1 audio jack
 


Dimension

• 24.4cm(L) x 20.5cm(W) Micro-ATX Form Factor

Mounting

• 6 mounting holes.
 

 

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

 

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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 - Add OVT & NTC protection function.
- Improved memory compatibility.
 Version 10.3
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2011-11-22
Download 7641vA3.zip File Size 0.92 MB
Note About how to flash the BIOS, please refer to BIOS flash SOP
Description - Add F4 hot key function.
 Version 10.2
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2011-04-28
Download 7641vA2.zip File Size 0.92 MB
Note About how to flash the BIOS, please refer to BIOS flash SOP
Description - Add USB 3.0 control item in the BIOS.
 Version 10.1
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2011-04-14
Download 7641vA1.zip File Size 0.92 MB
Note About how to flash the BIOS, please refer to BIOS flash SOP
Description New BIOS Release
 Version 10.0
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2011-02-21
Download 7641vA0.zip File Size 0.92 MB
Note About how to flash the BIOS, please refer to BIOS flash SOP
click here

Live Update 5

DISCLAIMER:
Live Update 5 utility is only intended for MSI Desktop PC related products (motherboards and graphics cards) usage. This utility doesn’t support any MSI Notebook (NB and Tablet PC) or AIO product, while installed might experience unexpected errors. If it happens that you have installed Live Update 5 on your Notebook or AIO system, please uninstall it then perform system restart.

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:
Motherboards: Drivers/BIOS/Utilities;
Graphics Cards: Drivers/BIOS

Click here to read the instruction

Driver

Win8 64,Win8 32,Win7 64,Win7 32,Vista 64,Vista 32,XP 64,XP 32,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 2012-09-20
OS XP 64, XP 32
Download ati_system_drive_mb.zip File Size 361.55 MB
Note
ATI System Drivers for 7xx/8xx/SB7xx/SB8xx Series (except RS690, 740)
Description ATI System & VGA Drivers
Version 8.947.0.0
Type System & Chipset Drivers Release Date 2012-09-20
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32
Download ati_system_drivers_mb.zip File Size 776.29 MB
Note
Renesas USB3.0 Drivers
Description
Version 2.0.34.0
Type System & Chipset Drivers Release Date 2012-07-12
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download renesas_usb3_mb.zip File Size 16.04 MB
Note
Realtek PCI-E Ethernet Drivers
Description Network Driver
 Version 7.67.1226.2012
Type On-Board LAN Drivers Release Date 2013-05-10
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download realtek_pcielan_7_mb.zip File Size 5.76 MB
Note
Realtek PCI-E Ethernet Drivers
Description
Version 6.252.1109.2012
Type On-Board LAN Drivers Release Date 2013-05-10
OS Vista 64, Vista 32
Download Realtek_LAN_PCIE_Vista_MB.zip File Size 5.69 MB
Note
Realtek PCI-E Ethernet Drivers
Description
Version 5.808.1120.2012
Type On-Board LAN Drivers Release Date 2013-05-10
OS XP 64, XP 32
Download Realtek_LAN_PCIE_MB.zip File Size 5.6 MB
Note
Realtek PCI-E Ethernet Drivers (W8)
Description Network Driver
 Version 8.10.1226.2012
Type On-Board LAN Drivers Release Date 2013-05-10
OS Win8 32, Win8 64
Download realtek_pcielan_8_mb.zip File Size 5.67 MB
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Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Description WinXP Driver Version: 5.10.0.6873
Windows 8/7/Vista Version: 6.0.1.6873
 Version 6.0.1.6873
Type On-Board Audio Drivers Release Date 2013-06-07
OS Win8 32, Win8 64, Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download realtek_hd_audio.zip File Size 171.16 MB
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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
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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 64, XP 32
Download ATI_SB8xx_RAID_mb.zip File Size 1.16 MB
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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 0 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 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 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 MB
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Utility

Win8 64,Win8 32,Win7 64,Win7 32,Vista 64,Vista 32,XP 64,XP 32

!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.
Super Charger (W8)
Description The utility for msi products to change Apple iPad/iPhone series.
 Version 1.2.018
Type Utility Release Date 2013-04-10
OS Win8 32, Win8 64, Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download SuperCharger_mb.zip File Size 1.62 MB
Note When connect iPad to USB port for charging, please remove other USB devices for stability.
MSI Control Center (W8)
Description The utility for PC overclocking, overvotage and power saving.
Version 1.0.230
Type Utility Release Date 2012-11-14
OS Win8 32, Win8 64, Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download ControlCenter_mb.zip File Size 6.44 MB
Note 1. .net framework 4.0 is required.
2. Intel mainboards need to install Intel ME driver to enable CPU overclock.
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
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
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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
2.1 Multi-Language 6.76 MB M7641v2.1.zip 2011-04-07
2.0 Multi-Language 6.67 MB M7641v2.0.zip 2011-01-19

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

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