MSI 890GXM-G65 AMD Socket AM3 MicroATX Motherboard
AMD 890GX Chipset, 2 x PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe x1, 1 x PCI , 2 x USB 3.0, 5 x SATA 3.0, eSATA, Optical Audio, ATI CrossfireX
NIVO#: 22689
Model: 890GXM-G65
Warranty: 3 years
Availability  discontinued
Overview & Features top

Overview

Sideport Memory

  • Equipped 1 Gigabit (128MB) DDR3 1333MHz IGP boost memory to accelerate onboard VGA 3D performance enhanced up to an additional 15%.
  • Independent IGP memory can reduce the consumption of system memory

Hybrid Crossfire

  • Supports Onboard VGA with PCI-E graphic card combination
  • Easy to install
  • Double the graphic performance to meet your processing needs
  • Save the money for two graphic cards and to reach ATI Crossfire function easily

APS

APS is Active Phase Switching - its complete function is to Control Power Demand With Switching Dynamically, for it's CPU, Memory and Chipset PWM.

Benefits:
  • Saving Power under Variable Loading.
  • Power Usage More Efficiency.

140W Support

  • Supports AMD high performance 140W CPUs
  • Reserve the ability for future CPU upgrade
  • To fully release the power of AMD CPU's

Features

Auto OC Genie

  • Best overclocking capability
  • Auto-BIOS detection offers the best overclocking configuration
  • OC Genie enabled, CPU performance 26% up
  • Increase 148% CPU performance by OC Genie + Unlock CPU Core

Power Saving

  • APS (Active Phase Switching) its complete function is to Control Power Demand With Switching Dynamically, for it’s CPU.
  • Saving Power under Variable Loading.
  • Power Usage More Efficiency.

Simply Update

  • Faster and Flexible and instant
  • If BIOS crash, it still can boot from USB Drive
  • Update BIOS from USB Drive by M-Flash Fucntion

2x Speed 6Gb/s

  • Support next-generation SATAIII, up to 6Gbps bandwidth
  • Double the data transfer rate of SATAII (3Gbps)

i-Charger

  • Universal charger utility for Apple iPad, iPhone, iPod
  • Compatible with all MSI Mainboard

Max Lifespan

  • Longer lifespan than electrolytic capacitors
  • Endurable to operation under higher frequency & temperature
  • Avoid exploding capacitors to cause mainboards failure

Successful OC

  • 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.

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.

ATI CrossfireX

  • Equip with 2 or more PCIe x16 slots, ATI CrossFire Ready.
  • The ultimate multi-GPU performance gaming platform.
  • Provides 2.7x faster performance than single graphic card solution.

Stable Unlock

  • Help user to unlock hidden CPU Core quickly
  • Freely choose lock or unlock CPU Core(s)
  • Easy to upgrade system performance
  • Boost CPU performance 104% up

10x Speed 5Gb/s

  • Revolutionary SuperSpeed USB 3.0, 10x faster than USB 2.0
  • Up to 5Gbps bandwidth, boost data transfer rate between PC and USB device

Extreme Cooling

  • Best Radiation solution
  • Excellent Air Convection
  • Average temperature lower than “52℃” in high loading

HTPC Ready

  • Supports 1080 Full-HD multimedia playback
  • A perfect connection to HD visual effects
  • Better casual gaming experience with DirectX 10 support

Safely Plug-in

  • With the ESD dual-current protection chip, USB Safeguard can ideally protect your motherboard from the potential damage caused by static electricity when inserting USB devices.

Performance 15% Up

  • Equipped additional 1Gbit (128MB) DDR3 1333MHz IGP memory to accelerate onboard VGA 3D performance up to 15%.
  • Independent IGP memory can reduce the consumption of system memory.

Lossless

  • 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

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.

Specification top
General
Processor Socket
Socket AM3
Form Factor
MicroATX
Chipset
AMD 890GX
South Bridge
SB850
Supported Processors
AMD Athlon II
AMD Athlon II X2/X3/X4
AMD Phenom II X2/X3/X4/X6
AMD Sempron
Interconnect Speed (HT/QPI)
5.2 GT/s
 
Memory
Memory Channels
Dual
Memory Type
DDR3
Memory Slots
4
Memory Bandwidth
800
1066
1333
1600(O.C.)
1800(O.C.)
2133(O.C.)
Max System Memory
16 GB
ECC Support
-
 
Rear Panel Connectors
USB 2.0
4
USB 3.0
2
D-Sub (VGA)
1
DVI
1
HDMI
1
eSATA
1
LAN (RJ45)
1
Firewire Ports
-
S/PDIF Ports
Optical
PS/2 Mouse
Yes
PS/2 Keyboard
Yes
 
Expansion Slots
PCI Express x16/x8/x4
2
PCI Express x16 2.0 Compliant
Yes
PCI Express x1
1
PCI
1
AGP
-
 
Graphics System
Integrated Video
Yes
Video Chipset
ATI Radeon HD4290
Video Memory
512
Supported Monitors
2
Multi-GPU Support
ATI CrossfireX
 
Internal I/O Connectors & Headers
24-pin ATX Power Supply Connector
1
8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector
-
4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector
1
System/Chassis FAN Headers
1
Power FAN Connector
-
CPU FAN Connector
1
IrDA Header
-
S/PDIF Header
1
On-Board Power Button
-
On-Board Reset Button
-
FDD Connector
-
USB Headers
4
CD/AUX IN Connector
1
IEEE 1394 Header
-
Front panel audio header
1
Serial Port Header
1
Parallel Port (LPT) Header
1
Chassis Intrusion Connector
Yes
 
Networking
Wired LAN
Gigabit (10/100/1000 MB/s)
Wireless LAN
-
Infrared
-
Bluetooth
-
 
Storage System
SATA Ports
-
SATA 3.0 Ports
5
IDE Ports
1
RAID 
0/1/5/1+0
 
Audio
Integrated Audio
Yes
Audio Chip
Realtek ALC889
Channels
8
 
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