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Eclipse Plus

Overview

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NVIDIA SLI

SLI technology allows using multiple Nvidia graphics cards in a single computer system with a mainboard equipped with an nForce SLI MCP. Users need an a mainboard with two PCI-Express 16x graphics slots and two matching GeForce graphics cards which are "SLI Ready". Most NVIDIA's PCI-Express graphics cards starting from the 6600 GPU can enjoy the benefits of SLI.

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All Solid Capacitors

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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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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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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DrMOS

In order to provide customers stable and high quality products, starting from P45 series mainboards, MSI is leading the industry to introduce the world's most advanced power supply component, DrMOS (Driver-MOSFET), which integrates Driver IC, Top MOSFET and Bottom MOSFET into one chip. Except for its outstanding performance in power saving, DrMOS possesses switch frequency which is 400% faster than traditional MOSFET and has great improvement in stabilizing power supply and voltage control. Even under heavy loading and overclocking conditions, DrMOS can still provide the most stable and efficient power supply and quality.

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HI-c CAP on PWM

Server grade Hi-c CAP, which has a core that features the rare element Tantalum, offers high temperature durability and stability. Often used in harsh, high temperature environments or high precision operations, it offers a lifecycle more than 8 times longer than solid state capacitors and provides both ultra high stability and performance. Hi-c CAP is comprised by rear Tantalum which is an extremely expensive but steady metal. Under 65℃ operating environment, Hi-c CAP can last over 200 years life long which overtakes all the solid capacitors and is the best capacitor in the industry. Furthermore, Tantalum's high stability greatly reduces electricity less package and provides high quality power supply.

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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, and store energy longer at higher frequency, achieving higher efficiency. It also offer a special centralized structural design that can effectively reduce the production of noise, provide secure stability and has no high frequency buzz noise-fully meeting the multiple demands low temperature/low noise and stable high performance.

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3TB+ Infinity

3TB+ Infinity is not only breaking through the limit of traditional BIOS, but also enhancing the utilization of hard drives efficiently. In addition to supporting the latest 3TB hard drives, MSI 3TB+ Infinity technology can use the 3TB hard drive as boot disk when installing a 64-bit operating system. Compared to competitors, MSI 3TB+ Infinity is an industry-leading technology which substantially presents an advantage of development and application in the future.

Features
- All the latest 3TB hard drivers on the market can be supported
- Make the 3TB hard drive as boot disk when installing a 64-bit operating system

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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

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OC Dial

MSI mainboards come equipped with an OC Dial design that allows for easy performance adjustment and offers even greater adjustment flexibility and ease than its predecessor, the OC Switch. Users can use the knob to determine how much or how little they would like to overclock their machine. MSI mainboards make finding and reaching the pinnacle of performance easy for customers.  No deep technical experienced needed -- with just a few simple steps anyone can find their processors’ performance stratosphere. If you are looking for easy overclocking, your choice is MSI.

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X-Fi Audio

• Make MP3 music sound better than CDs
• Transform to surround sound (speakers/headphone) from stereo audio source
• EAX ADVANCED HD 4.0 provides the fidelity of gaming audio effect
• World's 1st PCIe interface X-Fi audio card

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3-way SLI Technology

• NVIDIA 3-way SLI® Technology build the fastest gaming solution available with NVIDIA nForce® chipsets and three NVIDIA® GeForce® high-end graphics cards.(*Note:For Windows Vista Only.)
• Compared with single graphic card solution, it brings 2.8X faster performance gained.

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 1366
CPU (Max Support) i7
AM3 CPU Ready N/A
FSB/BCLK/Hyper Transport Bus 25.6GB/s
Chipset Intel® X58+ICH10R
DDR3 Memory DDR3 800/1066/1333*/1600* (OC)
DDR2 Memory N/A
Memory Channel Triple
DIMM Slots 6
Max Memory (GB) 24
PCI-Ex16 4
PCI-E Gen Gen2 (3x16, 1x4)
PCI-Ex4 N/A
PCI-Ex1 2
PCI 1
IDE N/A
SATAIII N/A
SATAII 10
RAID 0/1/5/10/JBOD
LAN 10/100/1000*2
TPM 1
USB 3.0 ports (Rear) N/A
USB 2.0 ports (Rear) 8
Audio ports (Rear) 5(Creative® SB X-Fi Xtreme)
Serial ports (Rear) N/A
Parallel ports (Rear) N/A
1394 ports (Rear) 1
eSATA 2
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 Y
DrMOS II N/A
APS Y
Sideport Memory N/A
SLI Y
3-way SLI Y
4-way SLI N/A
Hybrid SLI N/A
CrossFire Y
Hybrid CrossFire N/A
Dual Graphics N/A
D-LED2 Y
Green Power Genie Y

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

• Supports Intel® i7 based processors in LGA1366 package.
Please refer to CPU Support for compatible CPU; the above description is for reference only.


Chipset

• Intel® X58 Chipset
- Supports QPI up to 25.6 GB/s

• Intel® ICH10R Chipset
- Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec, up to 12 ports.
- 6 SATAII ports with transfer rate up to 3Gb/s.
- PCI Master v2.3, I/O APIC.
- ACPI 2.0 compliant.
- Serial ATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
- Integrated AHCI controller.


Main Memory

 
• Supports six unbuffered DIMM of 1.5 Volt DDR3 800/1066/1333*/1600* (OC) DRAM, 24GB Max
- Supports 1GB/ 2GB/ 4GB DRAM size
- Supports x8 / x16 data lines per DIMM
- Supports up to 3 channel mode


Slots

• 3 PCI Express gen2 x16 slots
• 1 PCI Express x16 slot supports up to PCIE gen2 x4 speed
- supports ATI® Crossfire™, NVIDIA® SLI, 3Way SLI 
• 2 PCI Express gen1 x1 slots
• 1 PCI slot, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface


SATAII controller integrated in ICH10R/JMicron® 322 / 362 chipset

- Up to 3Gb/s transfer speed.
- Supports six SATAII ports (SATA1~6) by ICH10R
- Supports AHCI controller with SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 by ICH10R.
- SATA7~8 SATAII ports by 1st JMicron 322, support SATA RAID 0/1.
- SATA9~10 SATAII ports by 2nd JMicron 322, support SATA RAID 0/1.
- Supports two eSATA ports by JMicron 362, support SATA RAID 0/1/JBOD.

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

• Creative® SB X-Fi Xtreme H/W Audio Card (MS-4132)
- 24-bit / 96KHz audio quality
- 100dB SNR clarity
- Up to 7.1ch EAX 5.0 Surround Sound


LAN

• Supports two PCI Express LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek 8111C.
 


IEEE1394 / FireWire

VIA® VT6308 chipset
- Supports up to two 1394 ports. (Rear panel x1, pinheader x1)
- Transfer rate is up to 400Mbps.


Internal I/O Connectors

- ATX 24-Pin power connector
- 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 
- CPU x 1 / System x 5 FAN connectors
- CD-in connector
- Front panel audio connector
- Front panel connector
- 1 x chasis intrusion connector
- 1 x serial port pinheader
- 2 x USB 2.0 connectors
- 10 x Serial ATAII connectors
- 1 x IEEE1394 connector support additional 1 port
- 1 x GreenPower Genie connector
- 1 x Reset Button
- 1 x Power Button
- 1 x D-LED2 connector
- 1 x TPM module connector
- 1 x GreenPower Button
- 1 x OC Dial Button
- 1 x OC Dial Knob

MSI Reminds You...
• The floppy disk cable will be optional.

Back Panel I/O Ports

- 1 x Clear CMOS button
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse
- 2 x eSATA ports
- 1 x IEEE1394 port
- 8 x USB 2.0 ports
- 2 x RJ45 LAN jacks
- 1 x Debug LED
- 1 x 5 in 1 + Optical SPDIF out Audio Card



 

 


BIOS

• The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
• The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface(DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications.


Dimension

• 30.5cm(L) x 24.5cm(W) ATX Form Factor

Mounting

• 9 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.

Awards

Editor's Choice Award - PC STATS
Date: 2010-01-13
Title: Editor's Choice Award
Comment: Open
Media: PC STATS
Country: United States Minor Outlying Islands
Silver Award - DOS/V POWER REPORT Magazine
Date: 2010-01-15
Title: Silver Award
Comment: -
Media: DOS/V POWER REPORT Magazine
Country: Jordan
Editor's Choice Award - PCNet
Date: 2009-10-03
Title: Editor's Choice Award
Comment: -
Media: PCNet
Country: Turkmenistan
Good Equipment Award - Easycom.com.ua
Date: 2009-09-12
Title: Good Equipment Award
Comment: Open
Media: Easycom.com.ua
Country: United Arab Emirates
The Choice of Gamers - Easycom.com.ua
Date: 2009-09-12
Title: The Choice of Gamers
Comment: Open
Media: Easycom.com.ua
Country: United Arab Emirates
ECO Award - CD-Action Magazine
Date: 2009-07-17
Title: ECO Award
Comment: -
Media: CD-Action Magazine
Country: Portugal
Best O/C Award - nVISION.pl
Date: 2009-07-27
Title: Best O/C Award
Comment: Open
Media: nVISION.pl
Country: Portugal
Excellent Package Award - iXBT.com
Date: 2009-07-21
Title: Excellent Package Award
Comment: Open
Media: iXBT.com
Country: Rwanda
Over's Choice Award - Overclockers.ru
Date: 2009-07-21
Title: Over's Choice Award
Comment: Open
Media: Overclockers.ru
Country: Rwanda
Best in Test - IT-Pro.no
Date: 2009-06-29
Title: Best in Test
Comment: Open
Media: IT-Pro.no
Country: Oman
Editor's Choice Award - CPU3D.com
Date: 2009-06-29
Title: Editor's Choice Award
Comment: Open
Media: CPU3D.com
Country: United States
Gold Award - PC Perspective
Date: 2009-06-23
Title: Gold Award
Comment: Open
Media: PC Perspective
Country: United States Minor Outlying Islands
Gold Award - OverclockersClub.com
Date: 2009-06-15
Title: Gold Award
Comment: Open
Media: OverclockersClub.com
Country: United States Minor Outlying Islands
5 out of 5 Stars Award - Next Hardware
Date: 2009-04-11
Title: 5 out of 5 Stars Award
Comment: Open
Media: Next Hardware
Country: Jamaica

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 - Improved memory compatibility.
Version 1.4
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2011-04-02
Download 7566v14.zip File Size 1.24 MB
Note
Description - Update CPU micro code.
- Improved memory compatibility.
- Support OCZ PCIE SSD card.
- Support D-Link DWA-556 PCIEx1 card.
- Fixed system report incorrect HDD size during POST.
Version 1.3
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2011-01-18
Download 7566v13.zip File Size 1.25 MB
Note
Description - Update CPU micro code.
Version 1.2
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2010-05-20
Download 7566v12.zip File Size 0.91 MB
Note
Description - Update CPU micro code.
- Update CPU module.
- Update memory module.
- Update RAID ROM.
- Add Energy Star LOGO.
Version 1.1
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2010-03-22
Download 7566v11.zip File Size 0.9 MB
Note
Description New BIOS Release
Version 1.0
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2009-04-21
Download 7566v10.zip File Size 0.85 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

!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.
Intel 3/4/5 Chipset Drivers
Description Ver: 9.1.2.1008
Version
Type System & Chipset Drivers Release Date 2010-07-30
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download intel_345_inf_mb.zip File Size 2.39 MB
Note
TPM Device Driver
Description Intel Trusted Platform chipset driver
XP: 2.00.0000.00
Version 2.00.0000.00
Type System & Chipset Drivers Release Date 2012-03-13
OS XP 64, XP 32
Download TPMDriver_XP_MB.zip File Size 0.03 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
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio Patch Drivers
Description Fix front and back audio ports can not both output issue.
Version
Type On-Board Audio Drivers Release Date 2007-12-21
OS Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 32
Download Creative_TINA3_XP_V_Patch_MB.zip File Size 12.57 MB
Note
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio Drivers
Description To enjoy better audio performance, please install the full drivers available on the driver CD.
XP/XP64 Ver: 5.10.0.200
Vista32/64 Ver: 6.10.0.200

Version
Type On-Board Audio Drivers Release Date 2009-11-02
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download Creative_TINA3_XP_V_MB.zip File Size 278.91 MB
Note
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Floppy Driver (F6)
Description Intel Rapid Storage Technology for SATA RAID and AHCI mode.
Version 10.5.0.1007
Type On-Board PIDE/SATA Drivers Release Date 2011-08-22
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download Intel_RST_floppy_MB.zip File Size 0.58 MB
Note
Intel ICH10R SATA RAID Driver (For floppy driver)
Description Intel ICH10R SATA 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.
Version
Type On-Board PIDE/SATA Drivers Release Date 2010-06-08
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download Intel_ICH10R_RAID_floppy_7_MB.zip File Size 0.58 MB
Note
JMicron JMB36x IDE Drivers
Description XP/Vista/Win7 Ver: 17.55.00.WHQL
Version
Type On-Board PIDE/SATA Drivers Release Date 2010-02-26
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download jmicron_jmb363_ide_all_mb.zip File Size 3.87 MB
Note
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver
Description Intel Rapid Storage Technology for SATA RAID and AHCI mode.
Version 10.5.0.1027
Type On-Board PIDE/SATA Drivers Release Date 2011-11-21
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download Intel_RST_MB.zip File Size 36.83 MB
Note

Utility

Win7 32,Win7 64,Vista 32,Vista 64,XP 32,XP 64,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.
Intel Turbo Boost Monitor
Description Intel Turbo Boost Monitor Utility
Version 2.1.23.0
Type Utility Release Date 2012-03-21
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32
Download itbm_v7_mb.zip File Size 22 MB
Note
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
Drive Booster Manager
Description eSATA Manager Interface
Version 0.09.44
Type Utility Release Date 2009-07-24
OS Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 32
Download DriverBoosterManager_mb.zip File Size 5.92 MB
Note
GreenPowerII
Description Utility for PC power saving
Version 2.0.139
Type Utility Release Date 2010-12-03
OS Vista 64, Vista 32
Download GreenPowerII_mb.zip File Size 1.77 MB
Note
GreenPowerII
Description Utility for PC power saving
Version 2.0.139
Type Utility Release Date 2010-12-03
OS XP 32
Download GreenPowerII_mb.zip File Size 1.77 MB
Note
OverClocking Center
Description Easy overclocking tool
Version 2.0.187
Type Utility Release Date 2011-11-16
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download OverClockingCenter_mb.zip File Size 3.11 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
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 Multi-Language 12.62 MB M7566v1.0_Euro.zip 2009-03-25
1.0 Multi-Language 20.08 MB M7566v1.0_ASIA.zip 2009-02-20
1.0 English 13.09 MB E7566v1.0.zip 2009-01-12

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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