MSI AMD 890FX Socket AM3 ATX Motherboard (890FXA-GD70)
AMD RD890 Chipset, 5 x PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe x1, 1 x PCI, 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x SATA, 6 x SATA 3.0, eSATA, Optical & Coaxial Audio, ATI CrossfireX
NIVO#: 22691Mnf.#: 890FXA-GD70
Warranty: 3 years
Availability  discontinued
Overview & Features top

Overview

Auto OC Genie

Best overclocking capability - Auto-BIOS detection offers the best overclocking configuration. Optimized for best system performance.

Advantages:
  • OC Genie enabled, CPU performance 26% up
  • Increase 148% CPU performance by OC Genie + Unlock CPU Core

Unlock CPU Core

  • Boost system performance (*Result may vary according to different CPU core quality and stability.)
  • Help user to unlock hidden CPU Core quickly Freely choose lock or unlock CPU Core(s) Easy to upgrade system performance
  • Specially support 4-core to 6-core CPU unlock

Advantages:
  • 2 core to 4 core, boost CPU performance 104% up
  • Unlock CPU Core + OC Genie save up to USD$90

DrMOS

DrMOS has integrated Driver IC, Top-MOSFET, Bottom-MOSFET

  • GreenPower - GreenPower Technology is the Best efficient power saving solution for end-users.
  • XpressCool - DrMOS offers lower temperature when it is working. No More Noise!! No More High Speed Fan!!
  • RapidBoost - DrMOS delivers the high quality power transfer to bring the “Stable Overclocking Environment”.

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 CPUs

Features

Military Class

Military Class series products feature top components that offers users the best experience for its unparalleled quality, ultimate efficiency, and the cool & noiseless and safety for its unbeatable stability.

DrMOS

  • Excellent energy-saving capability and offers high-computing performance.
  • Provide superior energy-saving function and maintain an ultimate low temperature operation.
  • Comes with three incredible features.

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.

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

Realtime OC

  • Instant CPU Base Clock adjustment
  • Hardware low latency control
  • Attain hardware overclocking performance at all circumstances

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

Max Lifespan

  • Hi-c CAP (Highly-conductive polymerized Capacitor)
  • High voltage derating / heat resistance → higher over-voltage / overclocking possibility
  • Best stability & long lifespan → Average life 44800 Hrs @ 85℃ chamber

Easy Install

  • 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

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.

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

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

Access Internet Without OS

  • Instant Messaging
  • Web Browser & Photo View
  • Free Phone Call
  • Open Office & System Rescue Supported

Extreme cooling

  • Excellent Air Convection
  • Avoid Mechanical issue
  • Average temperature lower than “52℃” in high loading

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.

Max Lifespan - All Solid Capacitors

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

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 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.
What's in the Box top
  • Noble Accessory Pack
  • USB 2.0 Bracket
  • M-Connectors (6 in 1)
  • Crossfire
Specification top
General
Processor Socket
Socket AM3
Form Factor
ATX
Chipset
AMD 890FX
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
5
USB 3.0
2
D-Sub (VGA)
-
DVI
-
HDMI
-
eSATA
1
LAN (RJ45)
2
Firewire Ports
-
S/PDIF Ports
Optical & Coaxial
PS/2 Mouse
Yes
PS/2 Keyboard
Yes
 
Expansion Slots
PCI Express x16/x8/x4
5
PCI Express x16 2.0 Compliant
Yes
PCI Express x1
1
PCI
1
AGP
-
 
Graphics System
Integrated Video
-
Video Chipset
-
Video Memory
-
Supported Monitors
-
Multi-GPU Support
ATI CrossfireX
 
Internal I/O Connectors & Headers
24-pin ATX Power Supply Connector
1
8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector
1
4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector
-
System/Chassis FAN Headers
4
Power FAN Connector
-
CPU FAN Connector
1
IrDA Header
-
S/PDIF Header
1
On-Board Power Button
1
On-Board Reset Button
1
FDD Connector
-
USB Headers
3
CD/AUX IN Connector
-
IEEE 1394 Header
2
Front panel audio header
1
Serial Port Header
1
Parallel Port (LPT) Header
-
Chassis Intrusion Connector
Yes
 
Networking
Wired LAN
Dual Gigabit (10/100/1000 MB/s)
Wireless LAN
-
Infrared
-
Bluetooth
-
 
Storage System
SATA Ports
2
SATA 3.0 Ports
6
IDE Ports
1
RAID 
0/1/5/1+0
 
Audio
Integrated Audio
Yes
Audio Chip
Realtek ALC889
Channels
8
 
Dimensions
Width
305 mm
Length
245 mm
 
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