MSI AMD 970 Socket AM3+ ATX Motherboard (970A-G45)
2 x PCIe x16, 2 x PCIe x1, 2 x PCI, 2 x USB 3.0, 6 x SATA 3.0, 1 x Optical Audio, True Blu-ray Audio Support, i-Charger
NIVO#: 28284
Model: 970A-G45
Warranty: 3 years
Availability  discontinued
Overview & Features top

MSI AMD 970 Socket AM3+ ATX Motherboard

  • All Solid CAP
  • OC Genie II: Easy Overclocking Technology
  • Support USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s
  • Lossless 24bit/192kHz HD Audio

Features

OC Genie II – Overclock & Unlock CPU Core in 1 Second

OC Genie II, the most powerful and easy overclocking technology is implemented on MSI's AMD 9-Series mainboards. MSI's OC Genie II completely automates advanced overclocking functions and offers up to 248% higher performance with the simple click of a button. It does not matter if you're a first time hardware owner, or a veteran overclocker, activating MSI OC Genie II will unlock your hidden CPU cores, overclock your CPU and your memory to simply give you the best and stable performance for free on MSI AMD 9-Series mainboard available.

Benefits

  • Automatically overclock & unlock hidden CPU core(s) in 1 second
  • Instantly boost system performance up to 248%

SATA 6Gb/s

SATA 6Gb/s provides double the bandwidth of traditional SATA 3Gb/s, and increases the data transfer rate between your mainboard and internal storage devices, such as 7200RPM HDDs, 10000RPM HDDs and SSDs. It’s also the current trend for upcoming high-speed internal storage devices to to break the existing bottleneck of a PC’s performance.

Features

  • 2X Faster Than SATA 3Gb/s
  • Up to 6Gb/s Data Transfer Bandwidth
  • Unleash True Performance of New HDDs/SSDs

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

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.

USB 3.0

Compared to the 480Mbps provided by traditional USB 2.0, the all-new USB 3.0's 5Gb/s offers 10 times the transfer bandwidth, so transferring a Blu-ray movie takes less than one minute. MSI also has implemented a front panel USB 3.0 port, making the use of an external USB 3.0 device even more convenient.

Features

  • 10X Faster Than USB 2.0
  • Up to 5Gb/s Data Transfer Bandwidth
  • Boost Transfer Rate Between Your PC and External Storage Devices

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.

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.

Winki 3

Winki 3 is a free Linux-based O/S which is based on the Linux core. With an ultra-fast booting speed and a multi-language interface, the built-in Winki 3 provides an easy-to-use internet environment that includes the most popular functions such as internet surfing, web mail, instant messaging, picture browsing, and more. It's the most practical way to be online in the shortest time.

Features

  • User friendly & totally free applications
  • Power on to run applications in 25 seconds
  • Multi-language interface support
H4i-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

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

ATI CrossFireX

ATI CrossFireX™ is the ultimate multi-GPU performance gaming platform. Enabling game-dominating power, ATI CrossFireX technology enables two or more discrete graphics processors to work together to improve graphics performance. ATI CrossFireX technology allows you to expand your system’s graphics capabilities. It allows you the ability to scale your system’s graphics horsepower as you need it, supporting up to four ATI Radeon™ HD graphics cards, making it the most scalable gaming platform ever. With an ATI CrossFireX gaming technology, the traditional graphics limitation exists no more, allowing you to enjoy higher performance as well as visual experience.

Cool'n'Quiet

AMD Cool'n'Quiet™ Technology reduces heat and noise so you can experience amazing performance without distraction. Combined with core enhancements, included in the AMD processors, that can improve overall power savings, deliver better multitasking and energy efficiency. Cool'n'Quiet technology can automatically adjust processor ratio to throttle CPU speed with four modes.

Features

  • Independent Dynamic Core Technology
  • Dual Dynamic Power Management™
  • AMD CoolCore™ Technology
  • AMD Wideband Frequency Control
  • Multi-Point Thermal Control

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
Specification top
General
Processor Socket
Socket AM3+
Form Factor
ATX
Chipset
AMD 970
SB950
Supported Processors
64bit AMD FX
AMD Sempron
Phenom II X6/X4/X3/X2
 
Memory
Memory Channels
Dual
Memory Type
DDR3
Memory Slots
4
Memory Bandwidth
800
1066
1333
1600
1866
2133*(OC)
Max System Memory
32 GB
ECC Support
<not specified>
 
Rear Panel Connectors
USB 2.0
6
USB 3.0
2
D-Sub (VGA)
-
DVI
-
HDMI
-
Display Port
-
eSATA
-
LAN (RJ45)
1
Firewire Ports
-
Parallel Port
-
Serial Port
1
S/PDIF Ports
1 x Optical
PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Combo
1
 
Expansion Slots
PCI Express x16/x8/x4
2
PCI Express x16 2.0 Compliant
Gen2 (1x4)
Gen2 (1x16)
PCI Express x1
2
PCI
2
AGP
<not specified>
 
Graphics System
Integrated Video
<not specified>
Multi-GPU Support
<not specified>
 
Internal I/O Connectors & Headers
24-pin ATX Power Supply Connector
1
8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector
1
CPU FAN Connector
2
S/PDIF Header
1
USB Headers
3
IEEE 1394 Header
-
Front panel audio header
1
Chassis Intrusion Connector
1
 
Networking
Wired LAN
Gigabit (10/100/1000 MB/s)
 
Storage System
SATA Ports
-
SATA 3.0 Ports
6
IDE Ports
-
RAID 
0/1/5/10
 
Audio
Integrated Audio
Yes
Audio Chip
ALC 892
Channels
8
 
Dimensions
Width
305 mm
Length
225 mm
 
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