NF980-G65 - MSI NVIDIA nForce 980a SLI Chipset Phenom II Processors Support Socket AM3 ATX Motherboard

SKU NF980-G65

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AMD Socket AM3
ATX NVIDIA nForce 980a SLI Realtek ALC889 7.1 channels
GeForce 8 512

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Processor manufacturer: AMD
Processor socket: Socket AM3
Number of memory slots: 4
Memory voltage: 1.5 V
Maximum internal memory: 16 GB
RAID levels: 0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD

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Product details

MSI NF980-G65. Processor manufacturer: AMD, Processor socket: Socket AM3. Maximum internal memory: 16 GB, Memory voltage: 1.5 V. RAID levels: 0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD. Maximum graphics card memory: 512 MB, Graphics card: GeForce 8. LAN controller: Realtek RTL8211CL, Networking features: Gigabit Ethernet

Specifications

Processor manufacturer: AMD
Processor socket: Socket AM3
Number of memory slots: 4
Memory voltage: 1.5 V
Maximum internal memory: 16 GB
RAID levels: 0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD
Maximum graphics card memory: 512 MB
Graphics card: GeForce 8
USB 2.0 connectors: 4
Number of SATA connectors: 6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors: 1
S/PDIF out connector: Yes
Front panel audio connector: Yes
CD/AUX audio in: Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin): Yes
Number of EATX power connectors: 1
CPU fan connector: Yes
Chassis intrusion connector: Yes
Number of IEEE1394 connectors: 1
TPM connector: Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1

PS/2 ports quantity: 2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports: 1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 1
DVI-D ports quantity: 1
Headphone outputs: 6
Microphone in: Yes
LAN controller: Realtek RTL8211CL
Networking features: Gigabit Ethernet
Motherboard chipset: NVIDIA nForce 980a SLI
Audio chip: Realtek ALC889
Audio output channels: 7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor: ATX
Power source type: ATX
PCI Express x1 slots: 2
PCI Express x16 slots: 3
PCI slots: 2
Width: 305 mm
Depth: 244 mm
Drivers included: Yes
Floppy disk drive connector: Yes

Description

APS (Active Phase Switching) - APS is Active Phase Switching is complete function to Control Power Demand With Switcing Dynamically, it’s for CPU, Memory and Chipset PWM; - Saving Power under Variable Loading; - Power Usage More Efficiency. M-Flash - Faster and Flexible and instant; - If BIOS crash, it still can boot from USB Drive; - Update BIOS from USB Drive by M-Flash Fucntion. Easy OC Switch - Help end-users upgrade CPU FSB directly; - Buy an essential CPU but want to reach higher performance; - Skip the complicated BIOS OC setting and enjoy the higher level CPU performance. HTPC Ready - Supports 1080 Full-HD multimedia playback; - A perfect connection to HD visual effects; - Better casual gaming experience with DirectX 10 support. Blu-Ray Audio Support - The loss-less content protection technology with full-rate audio enjoyment from Blue-ray Disc; - Support for 24-bit / 192kHz sample rate offers high quality digital decoders and speakers; - support 7.1 channels playback, plus 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the front panel stereo outputs. User Friendly Design - Functions designed with button to be easy use; - Help power-users tweaking process in-chasis enviornment. - Onboard SATA ports are stacked on the mainboard to avoid mechanical issue with giant graphic cards like 8800 Ultra. MSI Advanced Live Update Online The MSI Live Update online is designed to automatically download and update the BIOS and driver when there’s a new version online. It helps reduce the risk of getting the wrong file and minimize the trouble of searching the files from MSI website. Hybrid SLI - Support NVIDIA Hybrid™SLI Technology; - Boost 3D graphics performance with GeForce8400/8500 graphic card. live_update_4 Live Update 4 is a single utility software that automatically checks BIOS, driver and utility updates and installs for you , which can save your time for searching and lower the risk while updating. Cool'n'quiet AMD Cool'n'Quiet™ technology that based on famous PowerNow™ technology just brings fresh air to hot-fighting desktop platform. Cool'n'Quiet technology can automatically adjust processor ratio to throttle CPU speed with four modes.

Condition: Refurbished