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KT880 Delta Series


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Overview

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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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Core Cell

Core Cell is MSI's new catch phrase and it has a number of features, including; decreasing overall system noise, power saving functions, prolonging the life of system components, and even overclocking, apparently.
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D.O.T

Dynamic Overclocking Technology is the automatic overclocking function. It is designed to detect the load balance of CPU while running programs, and to adjust the best CPU frequency automatically.
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Core Center

The all-in-one hardware console is an advanced combination of the popular PC alert and Fuzzy logic applications. It offers powerful functions such as hardware monitor, system alert, and instinctive overclocking UI.

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.

Detail Specifications

CPU

• Supports Socket A (Socket 462) for AMD® Athlon™ XP/Athlon™/Duron™/Sempron™ processor
• Supports to Athlon™ XP 3200+ processor or higher speed
• Supports 333/400MHz FSB
Please refer to CPU Support for compatible CPU; the above description is for reference only.


Chipset  

• VIA® KT880 Chipset
 - Supports FSB 400/333/266 MHz.
 - Supports AGP 8X/4X interface.
 - Supports Dual-channel DDR 400/333/266 memory interface.

• VIA® VT8237 Chipset
 - High Bandwidth V-link Client controller
 - Integrated Faster Ethernet LPC
 - Integrated Hardware Sound Blaster/Direct Sound AC97 audio
 - Ultra DMA 66/100/133 master mode PCI EIDE controller
 - ACPI
 - Supports Serial ATA
 - Supports USB2.0


Main Memory

• Supports six memory banks using three 184-pin DDR DIMMs
• Supports a Dual-channel memory
• Supports a maximum memory size up to 3GB
• Supports 2.5v DDR DRAM DIMM


Slots

• One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot.
 - Supports AGP 4x/8x.
 - Supports AGP 3.0
• Five 32-bit PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface).


On-Board IDE / Serial ATA

• An IDE controller on the VT8237 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Master and
  Ultra DMA 133/100/66 operation modes.
 - Can connect up to four Ultra ATA drives.

• Serial ATA/150 controller integrated in VT8237.
 - Up to 150MB/sec transfer speeds.
 - Can connect up to two Serial ATA drives.
 - Supports RAID 0 or RAID 1.


Audio

• AC97 link controller integrated in VIA® VT8237
• 6-channel software audio codec VIA® VT1617A
 - Compliance with AC97 v2.2 Spec.
 - Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement.


LAN

• VIA® VT8237 integrated MAC + VIA® VT6122
 - Auto-negotiation operation of Giga-bit LAN phy (VT6122)


On-Board Peripherals

On-Board Peripherals include:
 - 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes
 - 1 serial port
 - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
 - 8 USB 2.0 ports (Rear x 4 / Front x 4)
 - 1 RJ45 LAN jack
 - 1 D-Bracket2 pinheader
 - 1 Line-In / Line-Out /Mic
 - 1 RCA SPDIF-Out


BIOS

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


Dimension

• 29.5 cm(L) x 21.5 cm(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.

 

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

 

News

Release Date Title
Thu, 29 Apr 2004 First Board With The KT880 Chipset: MSI KT880 Delta

Awards

Value Award - PC Plus
Date: 2004-11
Title: Value Award
Review: -
Media: PC Plus
Country: Malawi
OK Award - Digital
Date: 2004-09
Title: OK Award
Review: -
Media: Digital
Country: Balkan
Best Choice - www.ocfiles.com.tw
Date: 2004-09
Title: Best Choice
Review: -
Media: www.ocfiles.com.tw
Country: Tajikistan
Editor's Choice - Allround-PC
Date: 2004-08
Title: Editor's Choice
Review: Open
Media: Allround-PC
Country: Germany

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 - Change "OnBoard SATA-IDE" default setting to "SATA".
- Support SMI flash.
- Fix system cannot resume from S1 via USB KB/Mouse after "load fail safe" option.
 Version 2.0
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2006-04-25
Download 7047v20.zip File Size 0 MB
Note About how to flash the BIOS, please refer to BIOS flash SOP
Description - Support GV-MVP/RX2W Capture card.
- Update VIA8237 RAID firmware to V4.5.
 Version 1.9
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2005-05-18
Download 7047v19.zip File Size 0 MB
Note About how to flash the BIOS, please refer to BIOS flash SOP
Description - Support low speed CPU fan.
- Update VIA RAID firmware.
 Version 1.8
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2004-11-09
Download 7047v18.zip File Size 0 MB
Note About how to flash the BIOS, please refer to BIOS flash SOP
Description Fix system cannot wake up from S3 by PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse.
 Version 1.7
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2004-08-31
Download 7047v17.zip File Size 0 MB
Note About how to flash the BIOS, please refer to BIOS flash SOP
Description - Fix Chassis Intrusion always alarm when first time clear CMOS
- Support Sempron 2900+ & 3100+ CPU.

 Version 1.6
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2004-08-13
Download 7047v16.zip File Size 0 MB
Note About how to flash the BIOS, please refer to BIOS flash SOP
Description Support AMD Sempron 2200+/2300+/2400+/2500+/2600+/2800+ CPU.
 Version 1.5
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2004-07-23
Download 7047v15.zip File Size 0 MB
Note About how to flash the BIOS, please refer to BIOS flash SOP
Description - Enable ROM write protect function in case data lose.
- Support Low RPM CPU fan.
 Version 1.4
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2004-07-13
Download 7047v14.zip File Size 0 MB
Note About how to flash the BIOS, please refer to BIOS flash SOP
Description - System can't resume from S4 sometimes.
- Support AMD 3200+ FSB 166MHz CPU.
- System can't resume from S3 with some USB devices.
 Version 1.3
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2004-06-10
Download 7047v13.zip File Size 0 MB
Note About how to flash the BIOS, please refer to BIOS flash SOP
Description This is AMI BIOS release
 Version 1.2
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2004-05-17
Download 7047v12.zip File Size 0 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

Vista 64,Vista 32,XP 64,XP 32,Win 2000,Win 98,Win 98 SE,Win Me,Win 95,Other

!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.
VIA Chipset 4in1 Drivers
Description • WHQL pass for Win2K/XP/64-bit
• Support WinXP 64-bit OS
• Support Windows Vista 32/64
• Driver version: 5.11a

 Version
Type System & Chipset Drivers Release Date 2007-04-20
OS XP 32, Win 2000, Win Me, Win 98 SE, Win 98, Win 95
Download VIA4in1_MB.zip File Size 0 MB
Note
VIA Chipset 4in1 Drivers
Description • WHQL pass for Win2K/XP/64-bit
• Support WinXP 64-bit OS
• Support Windows Vista 32/64
• Driver version: 5.11a

 Version
Type System & Chipset Drivers Release Date 2007-04-20
OS Vista 64, Vista 32
Download VIA4in1_MB.zip File Size 0 MB
Note
VIA Chipset 4in1 Drivers
Description • WHQL pass for Win2K/XP/64-bit
• Support WinXP 64-bit OS
• Support Windows Vista 32/64
• Driver version: 5.11a

 Version
Type System & Chipset Drivers Release Date 2007-04-20
OS XP 64
Download VIA4in1_x64_MB.zip File Size 0 MB
Note
VIA USB2.0 Drivers
Description • For Win98/ME OS only
• Version: 98/me-4.90.3000.10(2.70)
• Fixed S3 issue under WinME

Note: For WinXP, please use Microsoft Windows Update to download driver from Microsoft or aquire the latest service pack
Version
Type System & Chipset Drivers Release Date 2006-02-17
OS Win Me, Win 98 SE
Download VIA_USB20_V30003.zip File Size 0 MB
Note
VIA USB2.0 Patch (Under WinXP+SP1)
Description • Patch WinXP+SP1 USB2.0 show "Standard Enhance PCI to USB Host Controller" to "VIA USB2.0 Enhance Host Controller".
• Driver version: 5.1.2600.1106
 Version
Type System & Chipset Drivers Release Date 2002-11-08
OS XP 32
Download viapatch.exe File Size 0 MB
Note
VIA Gigabit LAN Drivers
Description • Supports VT6110/VT6120/VT6121/VT6122 chipset software package.
• WinXP 64bit driver only for VT6122 LAN chip.
 Version
Type On-Board LAN Drivers Release Date 2006-05-04
OS Other
Download VIA_GB_LAN71.zip File Size 0 MB
Note
VIA Gigabit LAN Drivers
Description • Supports VT6110/VT6120/VT6121/VT6122 chipset software package.
• WinXP 64bit driver only for VT6122 LAN chip.
 Version
Type On-Board LAN Drivers Release Date 2006-05-04
OS XP 64
Download VIA_Gigabit_winxp64.zip File Size 0 MB
Note
VIA Smart5.1CH Sound Drivers
Description • WHQL Pass for Win 2K/XP
• Merge VT1616B/VT1617/VT1617A/VT1618 driver
• Driver version: 6.14.01.4160 (WinXP/2K/98/ME)
• Driver version: 6.14.01.4150 (WinXP 64-bit)
 Version
Type On-Board Audio Drivers Release Date 2006-10-02
OS XP 32, Win 2000, Win Me, Win 98 SE, Win 98, Win 95
Download VIA_VT1617_Sound_MB.zip File Size 0 MB
Note
VIA Smart5.1CH Sound Drivers
Description • WHQL Pass for Win 2K/XP
• Merge VT1616B/VT1617/VT1617A/VT1618 driver
• Driver version: 6.14.01.4160 (WinXP/2K/98/ME)
• Driver version: 6.14.01.4150 (WinXP 64-bit)
 Version
Type On-Board Audio Drivers Release Date 2006-10-02
OS XP 64
Download VIA_5.1sound_winxp64.zip File Size 0 MB
Note
VIA PIDE/SATA RAID Drivers & Utility
Description Win XP/2K Ver: 5.1.2600.540
Win 98/Me Ver: 2.0.950.540
Win Vista Ver: 5.11a
 Version
Type On-Board PIDE/SATA Drivers Release Date 2008-04-30
OS XP 32, Win 2000, Win Me, Win 98 SE, Win 98, Win 95
Download VIA_RAID_OM74.zip File Size 0 MB
Note
VIA PIDE/SATA RAID Drivers & Utility
Description Win XP/2K Ver: 5.1.2600.540
Win 98/Me Ver: 2.0.950.540
Win Vista Ver: 5.11a
 Version
Type On-Board PIDE/SATA Drivers Release Date 2008-04-30
OS Vista 64, Vista 32
Download via_raid_vista_mb.zip File Size 0 MB
Note
VIA PIDE/SATA RAID Drivers & Utility
Description Win XP/2K Ver: 5.1.2600.540
Win 98/Me Ver: 2.0.950.540
Win Vista Ver: 5.11a
 Version
Type On-Board PIDE/SATA Drivers Release Date 2008-04-30
OS XP 64
Download VIA_RAID_Win64XP.zip File Size 0 MB
Note
VIA VT8237(R) SATA RAID Driver (For floppy driver)
Description VIA SATA RAID driver
1. Extract the file in the RAID folder 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 2006-09-15
OS XP 32, Win 2000
Download VIA_VT8237_SATARAID_Floppy.zip File Size 0 MB
Note
VIA VT8237(R) SATA RAID Driver (For floppy driver)
Description VIA SATA RAID driver
1. Extract the file in the RAID folder 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 2006-09-15
OS XP 64
Download VIA_VT8237_SATARAID_Floppy64.zip File Size 0 MB
Note

Utility

XP 64,XP 32,Win 2000,Win 98,Win 98 SE,Win Me,Win 95

!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.
MSI Core Center
Description • MSI Hardware monitor & overclocking & fan speed control tool

 Version 2.0.2.4
Type Utility Release Date 2007-11-15
OS XP 32, Win 2000, Win Me, Win 98 SE, Win 98, Win 95
Download CoreCenter_MB.zip File Size 4.19 MB
Note This utility does not support Windows Vista.
MSI Core Center
Description • MSI Hardware monitor & overclocking & fan speed control tool

 Version 2.0.2.4
Type Utility Release Date 2007-11-15
OS XP 64
Download CoreCenter_MB.zip File Size 4.19 MB
Note This utility does not support Windows Vista.

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 0.18 MB RAID_Floppy.zip 2006-06-15
1.1 Traditional Chinese 10.37 MB C7047v1.1.zip 2005-04-01
1.1 English 5.64 MB E7047v1.0.zip 2004-07-02
1.0 Japanese 6.87 MB J7047v1.0.zip 2004-07-02
1.1 Multi-Language 4.1 MB M7047v1.1.zip 2004-06-10
1.0 Simplified Chinese 6.82 MB SC7047v1.0.zip 2004-06-10

Test Report

CPU Support

 

Marketing Name
KT880 Delta Series
Model Name
7047
PCB Version  
100
BIOS Version
A7047VMS.150
CPU
FSB
Ratio
Result
Morgan (0.18u) 100/200MHz FSB
Duron 1.1G
100
11
OK
Duron 1.2G
100
12
OK
Duron 1.3G
100
13
OK
Applebred (0.13um) 133/266MHz FSB
Duron 1400
133
10.5
OK
Duron 1600
133
12
OK
Duron 1800
133
13.5
OK
Thunderbird (0.18um) 100(133)/200(266)MHz FSB
Athlon (Thunderbird) 1.1G
100
11
OK
Athlon (Thunderbird) 1.13G
133
8.5
OK
Athlon (Thunderbird) 1.2G
100
12
OK
Athlon (Thunderbird) 1.2G
133
9
OK
Athlon (Thunderbird) 1.3G
100
13
OK
Athlon (Thunderbird) 1.33G
133
10
OK
Athlon (Thunderbird) 1.4G
100
14
OK
Athlon (Thunderbird) 1.4G
133
10.5
OK
Palomino (0.18u) 133/266MHz FSB
AthlonXP 1500+
133
Auto
OK
AthlonXP 1600+
133
Auto
OK
AthlonXP 1700+
133
Auto
OK
AthlonXP 1800+
133
Auto
OK
AthlonXP 1900+
133
Auto
OK
AthlonXP 2000+
133
Auto
OK
AthlonXP 2100+
133
Auto
OK
Thoroughbred (0.13u) 133/266MHz FSB
AthlonXP 1700+
133
Auto
OK
AthlonXP 1800+
133
Auto
OK
AthlonXP 1900+
133
Auto
OK
AthlonXP 2000+
133
Auto
OK
AthlonXP 2100+
133
Auto
OK
AthlonXP 2200+
133
Auto
OK
AthlonXP 2400+
133
Auto
OK
AthlonXP 2600+
133
Auto
OK
Thoroughbred (0.13u) 166/333MHz FSB
AthlonXP 2600+
166
Auto
OK
AthlonXP 2700+
166
Auto
OK
Thorton (0.13u) 133/266MHz FSB 256KB L2 Cache
AthlonXP 2000+
133
Auto
OK
AthlonXP 2200+
133
Auto
OK
AthlonXP 2400+
133
Auto
OK
Thorton (0.13u) 166/333MHz FSB 256KB L2 Cache
AthlonXP 2600+
166
Auto
OK
Barton (0.13u) 166/333MHz FSB 512KB L2 Cache
AthlonXP 2500+
166
Auto
OK
AthlonXP 2800+
166
Auto
OK
AthlonXP 3000+
166
Auto
OK
Barton (0.13u) 200/400MHz FSB 512KB L2 Cache
AthlonXP 3000+
200
Auto
OK
AthlonXP 3200+
200
Auto
OK
AMD Sempron CPU
Thoroughbred (0.13u) 166/333MHz FSB
Sempron 2200+
166
Auto
OK
Sempron 2300+
166
Auto
OK
Sempron 2400+
166
Auto
OK
Sempron 2500+
166
Auto
OK
Sempron 2600+
166
Auto
OK
Sempron 2800+
166
Auto
OK
Thoroughbred (0.13u) 166/333MHz FSB 512KB L2 Cache
Sempron 3000+
166
Auto
OK
Thorton (0.13u) 166/333MHz FSB 256KB L2 Cache
Sempron 2200+
166
Auto
OK
Sempron 2800+
166
Auto
OK

FAQ

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