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P55-CD53

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

Intel® P55 Chipset Based

• OC Genie: Auto OC to boost performance in 1 sec
• M-Flash: Easy to flash BIOS with USB stick
• DrMOS: 400% faster phase switching, 90% better power efficiency
• APS (Active Phase Switching) offers more than 93% power saving
• Winki 2.0 provides an easy-to-use internet environment
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Overview

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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.  OC Genie simplifies it all into one button press. Where high-end CPUs are usually priced around 1000 USD, 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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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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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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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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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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V-Check Points

The V-Check Points function provide power measurement pins for users to  measure the CPU and RAM voltages with a multimeter. The feature can help save advanced overclockers valuable time by eliminating the need for manual circuit modification. The feature can be indispensable during overclocking competitions.
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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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Direct OC

MSI Exclusive Direct OC push button, designed for the ultimate overclocker , provides low latency hardware frequency for your processor's base clock to attain the best performance. Direct OC is an attractive function for ultimate overclockers - by pressing the +/- buttons, users can instantly adjust the CPU frequency on-the-fly. Its pure hardware design allows Direct OC to work in any situation without restriction, and, when coupled with OC Genie technology, offers a noticeable performance increase.

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 1156
CPU (Max Support) i5/i7
AM3 CPU Ready N/A
FSB/BCLK/Hyper Transport Bus 6.4GT/s
Chipset Intel® P55
DDR3 Memory DDR3 1066/1333/1600*/1800*/2000*/2133* (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 3
PCI 3
IDE 1
SATAIII N/A
SATAII 8
RAID 0/1/5/10/JBOD
LAN 10/100/1000*1
TPM 1
USB 3.0 ports (Rear) N/A
USB 2.0 ports (Rear) 10
Audio ports (Rear) 6
Serial ports (Rear) N/A
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 Y
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

• Supports Intel® i5 / i7 based processors in LGA1156 package.
Please refer to CPU Support for compatible CPU; the above description is for reference only.


Chipset

• Intel® P55 Chipset
- Supports QPI up to 6.4GT/s
- Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec.
- 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 four unbuffered DIMM of 1.5 Volt DDR3 1066/1333/1600*/1800*/2000*/2133* (OC) DRAM, 16GB Max
- Supports 1Gb/ 2Gb/ 4Gb DRAM size
- Supports Dual channel mode


Slots

• 1 PCI Express gen2 x16 slots
• 3 PCI Express gen2 x1 slots
• 3 PCI slots, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface


On-Board IDE/SATA

• One Ultra DMA 66/100/133 IDE controller integrated in JMicron® 363.
- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation modes.
- Can connect up to two Ultra ATA drives.

• SATAII controller integrated in Intel P55/JMicron® 363 chipset
- Up to 3Gb/s transfer speed.
- Supports six SATAII ports by P55
- Supports two SATAII ports by JMicron 363, support SATA RAID 0/1/JBOD.
- Supports AHCI controller with AHCI / SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 by P55.

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 8-channel audio with jack sensing
- Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec
- Meet Microsoft Vista Premium spec


LAN

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


Internal I/O Connectors

- ATX 24-Pin power connector
- 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 
- CPU / System x 4 FAN connectors
- CD-in connector
- Front panel audio connector
- Front panel connector
- 1 x chasis intrusion connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 connectors
- 8 x Serial ATAII connectors
- 1 x ATA133 connector
- 1 x Parallel port connector
- 1 x Serial port connector
- 1 x Power Button
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
- 1 x SPDIF-out connector
- 1 x TPM module connector
- 1 x OC Genie Button
- 2 x Base Clock Control Buttons

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


Back Panel I/O Ports

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse 
- 10 x USB 2.0 ports
- 1 x RJ45 LAN Jacks
- 1 x 6 in 1 audio jack


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 21.5cm(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

Release Date Title

Awards

CHIP TIP ECONO Award - CHIP Magazine
Date: 2010-07-19
Title: CHIP TIP ECONO Award
Comment: -
Media: CHIP Magazine
Country: Portugal
Gold Editors Choice - HardOCP.com
Date: 2010-05-27
Title: Gold Editors Choice
Comment: Open
Media: HardOCP.com
Country: United States Minor Outlying Islands
Value award - Info Hardware
Date: 2010-04-04
Title: Value award
Comment: Open
Media: Info Hardware
Country: Qatar
CHIP TIP ECONO Award - CHIP Magazine
Date: 2010-04-07
Title: CHIP TIP ECONO Award
Comment: -
Media: CHIP Magazine
Country: Portugal
Recommended Product Award - Maximo PC
Date: 2009-12-23
Title: Recommended Product Award
Comment: Open
Media: Maximo PC
Country: Argentina
Silver Award - HWM
Date: 2009-12-26
Title: Silver Award
Comment: -
Media: HWM
Country: Malawi
Recommended Award - PCFoster.pl
Date: 2009-11-15
Title: Recommended Award
Comment: Open
Media: PCFoster.pl
Country: Portugal
Best Buy Award - PCFoster.pl
Date: 2009-11-15
Title: Best Buy Award
Comment: Open
Media: PCFoster.pl
Country: Portugal
Best Buy Award - Digit Magazine
Date: 2009-11-17
Title: Best Buy Award
Comment: -
Media: Digit Magazine
Country: India
Editor's Choice - Hi Tech Legion
Date: 2009-10-12
Title: Editor's Choice
Comment: Open
Media: Hi Tech Legion
Country: United States Minor Outlying Islands

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 - Support HDD over 2.2TB.
 Version 1.B
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2011-03-03
Download 7586v1B.zip File Size 1.26 MB
Note
Description - Support 2.2TB HDD.
- Improved VGA compatibility.
- Add buzzer beep warning message with memory unplugged.

 Version 1.A
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2010-12-28
Download 7586v1A.zip File Size 1.26 MB
Note
Description - Update CPU micro code.
- Update CPU module.
- Update M-Flash module.
 Version 1.9
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2010-09-02
Download 7586v19.zip File Size 0.92 MB
Note
Description - Update CPU micro code.
- Support low voltage memory.
 Version 1.8
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2010-06-24
Download 7586v18.zip File Size 0.88 MB
Note
Description - Update CPU micro code.
- Improved memory compatibility.
- Fixed system report incorrect HDD size in AHCI mode.
 Version 1.7
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2010-04-27
Download 7586v17.zip File Size 0.87 MB
Note
Description - Update M-Flash module.
- Improved memory compatibility.
- Add Energy Star LOGO.
- Fixed system report incorrect memory size when install 4G memory.
 Version 1.6
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2010-01-06
Download 7586v16.zip File Size 0.87 MB
Note
Description - Fix memory size just show 4032MB but system insert 4096MB
- Fix DDR-1066 show mistake to 1333 after clear CMOS.
- Support Clarkdale OC Genie.
- Improve Lynnfield OC memory stability when DRAM frequency greater than 2000Mhz
- Set the "C-STATE" to disable when OC Genie Enable
- Update M-Flash to v0F.
- Patch Hynix(HMT125U6AFP8C) 1333/2G memory unstable issue
 Version 1.5
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2009-12-02
Download 7586v15.zip File Size 0.88 MB
Note
Description - Update CPU micro code.
- Update NB module.
- Support low voltage XMP memory.
- Update M-Flash module.
- Improved memory compatibility.
 Version 1.4
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2009-11-04
Download 7586v14.zip File Size 0.87 MB
Note
Description - Update CPU micro code.
 Version 1.3
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2009-09-24
Download 7586v13.zip File Size 0.86 MB
Note
Description - Update CPU micro code.
 Version 1.2
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2009-09-09
Download 7586v12.zip File Size 0.85 MB
Note Support XEON CPU X3450
Description New BIOS Release
 Version 1.0
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2009-07-28
Download 7586v10.zip File Size 0.85 MB
Note
Description - Update CPU micro code.
- Update NB module.
- Update SB module.
- Improved memory compatibility.
 Version 1.1
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2009-08-28
Download 7586v11.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
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
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 P55 SATA RAID Driver (For floppy driver)
Description Intel P55 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 2009-07-24
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download intel_p55_floppy_raid_mb.zip File Size 0.42 MB
Note
Intel P55 AHCI / RAID Drivers
Description Ver: 8.9.0.1023
 Version
Type On-Board PIDE/SATA Drivers Release Date 2009-07-24
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download intel_p55_raid_all_mb.zip File Size 21.98 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
DirectOC
Description Utility for CPU clock OSD display and over clocking.
 Version 1.0.018
Type Utility Release Date 2010-06-09
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32
Download DirectOC_mb.zip File Size 2.25 MB
Note
DirectOC
Description Utility for CPU clock OSD display and over clocking.
 Version 1.0.018
Type Utility Release Date 2010-06-09
OS XP 32
Download File Size 0 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
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 11.23 MB M7586v1.0_ASIA.zip 2009-07-01
1.0 Multi-Language 10.52 MB M7586v1.0_EURO.zip 2009-07-01
1.0 English 15.37 MB E7586v1.0.zip 2009-06-26

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

Release Date Title