Mainboard Specifications - MSI X58A-GD65 series User Manual

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Mainboard Specifications

Processor Support
■ Intel i7 processor in the LGA1366 package
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(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.
php?func=cpuform2)
QPI
■ Up to 6.4 GT/s
Chipset
■ North Bridge : Intel
■ South Bridge : Intel
Memory Support
■ 6 DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 2133*(OC)/ 1800*(OC) /1600*(OC)/ 1333/ 1066 / 800
DRAM (24GB Max)
■ Supports Dual-Channel/ Triple-Channel mode
*(For more information on compatible components, please visit
http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=testreport)
LAN
■ Supports LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek
IEEE 1394
■ 2 IEEE 1394 ports by VIA
Audio
■ Chip integrated by Realtek
■ Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing
■ Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec
SATA
■ 6 SATA 3Gb/s (SATA1~6) ports by Intel
■ 2 SATA 6Gb/s (SATA7~8) ports by Marvell
■ 2 ESATA ports (back panel) by JMicron
USB 3.0
■ 2 USB 3.0 ports by NEC
RAID
■ SATA1~6 support Intel
ICH10R
■ SATA7~8 ports support RAID 0/ 1 mode by Marvell
■ ESATA1 & ESATA2 support RAID 0/ 1 & JBOD mode by JMicron
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X58 chipset
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ICH10R chipset
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VT6308 (pinheader x1, rear panel x1)
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ALC889/ ALC892 (True Blu-ray Audio)
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uPD720200F1
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Matrix Storage Technology (AHCI/ RAID 0/1/5/10) by Intel
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RTL8111DL
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ICH10R
SE9128
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JMB362
SE9128
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JMB362
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