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World's First PCI Express Gen 3 Motherboard Brand
With ultra-high 32GBps transfer bandwidth, PCI Express Gen 3 doubles the transfer rate over the previous generation, delivering amazing capabilities for true next-generation extreme gaming.
Benefits:
- 2X bandwidth
- Increased efficiency and compatibility
- Extreme performance for current and next gen PCI Express cards
M-Flash
Compared to common motherboards which need extra BIOS chips, MSI's M-Flash has a double advantage - it doesn't need extra components and all your BIOS data will be saved in the USB drive. The stored data not only has backup and upgrade functions, 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 Accidental Failures During Upgrading Process
- Gain more BIOS Lifespan by Reducing Unnecessary Rewriting Process
Live Update 5
MSI Live Update 5 is a powerful and useful application for updating the latest BIOS and Drivers, saving you time and lowering the risks with updating. Install and run the Live Update 5 software on a computer with the companion CD or download the app from the MSI website.
Features
- Automatically Detect the BIOS / Driver / VGA / Utility Update
- Supports Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7 in 32- or 64-bit
SATA 6GBps
SATA 6GBps provides double the bandwidth of traditional SATA 3GBps, and increases the data transfer rate between your motherboard and internal storage devices, such as 7200RPM HDDs, 10,000RPM 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 3GBps
- Up to 6GBps Data Transfer Bandwidth
- Unleash True Performance of New HDDs/SSDs
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Software Monitor Monitor critical software at the hardware level. |
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PC Health Center Schedule & run maintenance tasks during off-hours - even if your PC is off.* |
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Data Backup and Restore Schedule Backup after hours - even if PC is off.* |
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Energy Saver Shorten boot-up wait time while saving energy & running tasks overnight. |
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USB Blocker** Block unwanted USB devices or file import or export on company PCs. |
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Intel® Wireless Display*** Connect easily to your PC's wireless display to improve in-office collaboration. |
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New Enhancements Import/Export, Enhancements with Windows 8, Easier Customizations |
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*AC power must be present; some maintenance tasks require an internet connection. **USB Blocker is a software-based device blocking solution. ***Intel® Wireless Display is only supported when combined with an appropriate Intel® Wi-Fi module. |
Fast Boot
No more waiting for entering the OS! MSI Fast Boot helps to make motherboards boot lightning fast. MSI also add the GO2BIOS button with-in. Simply click it to reset your PC and then go straight to the system BIOS.
4K UHD Support
Enjoy the awesome 4K UHD video playback now! MSI's 8 series motherboard that equips with HDMI port(s) supports the latest and innovative 4K UHD (2160p ultra-high definition) signal output to provide a unprecedented visual experience.
Super RAID
MSI's exclusive Super RAID application helps to easily setup and configure to boost your system performance and stay current with automatic, no-wait updates to your e-mail, social networks, news, and more via the 3 Intel® key technologies:
Intel® Rapid Start
Intel® Smart Response
Intel® Smart Connect