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MSI P6N SLI-FI Socket 775 Motherboard.
Spectacular multimedia and gaming performance await the owner of a system powered
by the MSI P6N SLI-FI Socket 775 Motherboard. Yes, if your goal is to build
a sensational dual-core system that will take advantage of the most advanced
technology, this affordable ATX mainboard is the perfect platform. Based on
the NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI (C55) chipset the MSI P6N SLI-FI is designed to work
flawlessly with Intel Core2 Quad, Core2 Extreme, Core2 Duo, Pentium 4 (Prescott
P4EE), Pentium D, and Pentium XE/Celeron D processors up to 1333 FSB. Please
note that FSB 1333 requires an FSB 1333 CPU and manual FSB adjustment in the
BIOS. This versatile, scalable motherboard supports 4 DIMMS DDR2 800+ memory
up to 8GB, PCI-E X16, PCI-E X1, 7.1-channel onboard HD audio, Gb LAN, SATA II,
ATA133 and USB 2.0. If you’re looking for outstanding value without sacrificing
performance, we highly recommend the MSI P6N SLI-FI Socket 775 motherboard.
A superb platform at an amazingly low price!
Specifications
Form Factor:
ATX
Processor Interface:
Socket 775
Processors Supported:
Intel Pentium 4 Prescott
Intel Pentium 4 Extreme Edition
Intel Celeron D
Intel Pentium D
Intel 04A/04B & 05A/05B
Intel Pentium 4 EE
Intel Core 2 Duo
Intel Core 2 Extreme
Intel Core 2 Quad
Additional Technologies:
HyperThreading Technology
Vista Ready
EIST
Front Side Bus:
533MHz
800MHz
1066MHz
1333MHz
Northbridge:
NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI
Southbridge:
NVIDIA nForce 430i
Number of Slots:
4
Number of Pins:
240-Pin
Maximum Memory Supported:
8GB - 64bit
Memory Supported:
533MHz DDR2
Dual Channel Supported
667MHz DDR2
800MHz DDR2
Channels:
8 Channels
Audio Chipset:
Realtek ALC888 HD
Supported Devices:
4
Hard Drive Types:
UDMA/133
UDMA/100
UDMA/66
USB Version:
2
USB Data Transfer Rates:
480Mbps
LAN Type:
10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit
Port Type:
RJ-45
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
1
PS/2 Mouse Connectors:
1
Parallel Ports:
1
USB Ports:
8
FireWire Ports:
1 - 1394a
LAN Ports:
1
Audio Out Jacks:
1
Line In Jacks:
1
Microphone Jacks:
1
Center Audio Jacks:
1
Subwoofer Audio Out Jacks:
1
CD-In Headers:
1
IDE Headers:
2
FDD Headers:
1
Serial ATA Headers:
4 x SATA II
ATX Power Connectors:
1 24-Pin Connector
PC Power Connectors:
1 - 8 Pin
Fan Connectors:
3 x Chassis
1 x CPU
S/PDIF Connectors:
1 - Optical
Length:
11.969 in. (30.4 cm)
Width:
9.600 in. (24.5 cm)
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Socket
This motherboard features a Socket 775 design.
The Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) style socket makes it easy to install and
upgrade your processor.
Chipset
The P6N SLI-FI motherboard is based on the NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI Northbridge
chipset and the NVIDIA nForce 430i Southbridge chipset. It supports Intel
Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Duo, Pentium 4 (Prescott, P4EE), Pentium
D, Pentium XE, Celeron D and compatible with 05B/05A and 04B/04A Processors.
Supports Hyper-Transport Technology and 533/800/1066/1333 Front Side Bus
support. (FSB 1333 requires FSB 1333 CPU and manual
FSB adjustment in the BIOS)
Memory
Expansion
The P6N SLI-FI provides 4 DIMM sockets using Dual Channel 240-pin DDR2 with
a total capacity of up to 8GB-64bit. You can install DDR2 533/667/800MHz
Memory.
PCI
Express Support
The P6N SLI-FI fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology
that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections
between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets.
This high-speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications.
IDE
The P6N SLI-FI includes built in IDE facilities that support Ultra DMA 66/100/133.
Audio
The P6N SLI-FI comes with a Realtek ALC888 HD audio codec which supports
high quality 8-channel audio.
Serial
ATA RAID Support
The P6N SLI-FI supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial
ATA interfaces. Doubles bus bandwidth which provides blazingly high disk
performance, up to 3.0Gb/s, with RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD solutions.
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.9
Customer Reviews:
4
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Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
4.5
Performance
5.0
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Reviewer:
wiggsplita on
Jul 19, 2007 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
ok....as the other post said...REBRAND.....my lil sticker pealed off too...its the p6n sli platinum but with a different h/s on the north and south bridges...other than that...exACT SAME
Reviewer:
Asca on
Apr 10, 2007 Customer Rating:
4.5
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
3.0
Performance
5.0
Chose this Mobo for my first pc build, great card but I ran into a problem with it.. On one of the 4 holes to insert my CPU heatsinks pins was a little ball of sodder. I have no clue how it got there and I never managed to get it off.. so i had to cut some of the plastic off the feet of my heatsink to make it fit. the only problem I ran into but at the time was quite a head ache... Also the on board sound on mine simply does not work, I have all the drivers and I cant get any sound.. Gonna fix that with a X-FI but still.. One last remark, right next to my Ram is a sticker written P6N Sli-FI, it was coming off and noticed under it is written MSI Platinum something (Too lazy to check again) Seems to me MSI is doing some rebranding, might the the cause of my audio problems... All in all great card
Reviewer:
gusdp on
Mar 30, 2007 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Excellent motherboard! I bought it on March 10th 2007 and it works great with a E6400 @ 2.66Ghz, Evga 8800GTS 320MB SC, 1GB Corsair Value PC4200 RAM @ 570 Mhz without problems at all. I really liked the main PCIE has enough space to put a 8800 video card without wasting a PCI slot and the button in the mobo to clear the bios if you make an OC mistake. Plenty of room for expansion. My only concern is the southbridge gets a bit hot very quickly but this is not a problem since I have had my system up for 2 or 3 days continuosly with very good air flow. Thx for the great price Tigerdirect!
Reviewer:
zman84 on
Mar 07, 2007 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Ordered part for first time PC build. My goal was a budget gaming system. This part worked great both for my budget and for performance. I would recommend. And as always Tiger Direct rocks!
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Know Your BIOS! With today's rapid pace of
design advancement, new product updates come fast and furious. This is
especially true of board-level products, like Motherboards, Video Cards, GPU
Processor Cards, and other main edge connector products. The good news is
that manufacturers have designed in the ability to easily update your
product BIOS, which is sometimes important for full compatibility. So before
installing or combining components, it is always a good idea to check your
product's current BIOS revision against the manufacturer's website, to
determine if an update is needed, or advisable. The manufacturer's
documentation will guide you through this process if it is necessary.
However, remember that most products are designed to be plug-n-play out of
the box!
But
What Is BIOS?
Most electronic devices,
from computers to MP3 players have software embedded in their hardware.
These are programs that tell the device how it will function - from basic to
advanced functions - so that it knows how to start, and perform the most
simple and complex tasks it was designed for. We call this software the BIOS
(sometimes also called Firmware). In computer jargon, BIOS stands for "Basic
Input/Output System", but in reality, there is very little "basic" about it.
In your computer's motherboard for example, it tells your computer how to:
start up; communicate with hardware components, such as hard drives and
video; how to move data in and out of memory; and even talk to your USB
connected devices. Without your BIOS, your device is JOOL (just out of
luck!).
Keep in mind that changing a PC's BIOS
settings incorrectly can cause the PC to malfunction. If this happens, a
BIOS reset is usually available, and will need to be performed to return the
BIOS to the default "factory settings." This is usually activated by a
jumper on the motherboard. [Warning: always read
your motherboard or system manual thoroughly, before upgrading your BIOS, or
making BIOS setting changes!] Though normally, most incorrect
settings should have no negative affect on your PC, but please follow each
step explicitly since some can.
Remember: It is recommended that you reboot
after each individual BIOS setting change to ensure that your system
functions normally. If you make numerous changes before rebooting, and your
system will no longer boot, you won't know which change is responsible for
the failure.
Updating Your BIOS
Before you consider updating your BIOS, be sure you need to - not every
update will be needed or even benefit you. Also be sure you are up to
the technical challenges you will face. Changing the version of BIOS
stored in your computer or motherboard is not the kind of activity
recommended for novice users. To perform this successfully, you need
to be comfortable and familiar with your BIOS settings, and be able to
download and apply the BIOS Update without issue. For this reason, it
is best to let professional computer technicians do this work for you, if or
when it is needed. However, if you know what you are doing, it is a
fairly easy task.
Before Updating BIOS, consider the
following:
The reasons for updating your BIOS -
frequently, updating is unnecessary
Identifying your BIOS chip - if
replacing is the approach required
Replacing your BIOS chip - this requires
significant care, and can void your warranty
Locating your latest BIOS version -
required for any update
Flashing your BIOS - make sure you have
a UPS!
Live update - great for minor or quick
updates - again a UPS is vital - a partial update can make your system
inoperative
Configuring your new BIOS settings -
read the manual! twice for good measure!
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Upgrading Your Memory to Improve Performance
As programs get more complex, you’ll discover that your trusty PC may not
be working as quickly or efficiently as it used to. While your impulse might
be to purchase a new, more powerful computer, you can dramatically improve
performance simply by upgrading your memory. For far less than what you’d
pay for a new computer, a memory upgrade will often have your PC working
faster and more efficiently than ever before. Plus, it’s relatively easy
to install new memory and only takes a few minutes of your time. For our
step-by-step guide to simple memory installation click here.
Video Installation Guide
Not sure exactly how to install a new component or upgrade your PC? Watch
as our experts show you step by step. We cover all the details and show
you everything you'll need to perform a professional installation, including
tools, parts and cables. We make it fast and easy by showing you how.
Understanding
Computer Memory
Because memory is such a crucial element of our computer's performance,
we all understand that we need it in generous supply. However, questions
remain about what kind of memory is best, what functions each memory serves
and which memory is used for notebooks and PCs.
Click Here for more information
that will answer your many of your questions.
How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different
(lower) from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating
system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB
installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a
limitation of Windows itself. Also note that different Windows
programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be
confusing. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
Advanced PC Build-It-Yourself Guide
Not too long ago one had to be eligible for the Genius IQ Club (Mensa)
in order to build a computer. That is no longer the case. Today’s computer
manufacturers have made it much easier for the enterprising do-it-yourselfer
to create a great system.
Click Here To Learn More »
PCI
Express - Delivering Dramatically Improved Graphics
Doubling the bandwidth of the AGP 8X graphics bus, the new PCI Express represents
the most profound change to desktop architecture in nearly a decade. PCI
Express replaces AGP, allowing much larger amounts of data to move between
the graphics card and the CPU, and will soon replace PCI expansion slots
as well. The PCI standard allows for a 32-bit bus with a maximum throughput
of 133MB/s. By contrast, PCI Express will run at 2.5GHz. PCI Express is
a two-way serial connection that carries data in packets along two pairs
of point-to-point data lines, compared to the single parallel data bus of
traditional PCI. Gamers will benefit from an incredible upgrade in video
quality with PCI Express, because it will allow for more powerful video
cards, inspiring developers to create more realistic environments that will
make games come alive with astonishingly lifelike colors and images. Video
enthusiasts will also benefit because PCI Express will accommodate higher-quality
video throughput (amount of data you can send per second). As network television
moves over to HDTV broadcasts, PCI Express positions the PC platform for
integration into the living room, while also allowing for HD video editing
and other bandwidth-intensive tasks. PCI Express is compatible with existing
PCI drivers and software operating systems and is designed to co-exist with
current PCI hardware.
SLI
MCPs | Motherboards To enable NVIDIA SLI technology in your PC, you'll need an SLI-Ready
certified motherboard with an nForce SLI MCP and two physical PCI Express
x16 slots. NVIDIA motherboard partners offer nForce SLI motherboards for
both AMD and Intel CPUs.
What is SLI Technology?
NVIDIA® SLI™ technology is a revolutionary platform innovation that allows
you to intelligently scale graphics performance by combining multiple
NVIDIA graphics solutions in a single system with an NVIDIA nForce® SLI
media and communications processor (MCP).
How Does SLI Technology Work?
Using proprietary software algorithms and dedicated scalability logic
in each NVIDIA graphics processing unit (GPU) and MCP, NVIDIA SLI technology
delivers up to twice the performance of a single graphics solution.
Note:
The NVIDIA SLI connector is not used with some mainstream graphics
cards.
3-way SLI motherboards must have 3 PCI-E x16 slots.
NVIDIA SLI-Ready MCPs:
NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra SLI
NVIDIA nForce 790i SLI
NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 680i LT SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI for AMD
NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI for AMD
NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 500 SLI for AMD
NVIDIA nForce Professional
NVIDIA nForce4 SLI X16
NVIDIA nForce4 SLI
NVIDIA nForce4 SLI XE
Having
Issues With Your PC?
Here Are Some Common Problems And Solutions!
Of course, there a thousand little things can go wrong with an average
PC. But many problems are common, and have common solutions.
Click Here to
Learn More »
* The above
values are for physical, not usable memory.
The amount of
memory that your system reports, is not always the amount of actual installed
memory. For example, if you have 4GB installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will
typically report 3.2GB due to a limitation of Windows itself. Also note
that different Windows programs report available and maximum memory differently,
which can be confusing. If you find that you need more memory, we suggest
expanding your system memory, since this is the most effective performance
increase, and the one that is easiest to perform.
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due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
may no longer be required.
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Only defective exchanges for identical item within 30 days of purchase permitted on this product. After 30 days, please contact the manufacturer at: 1-888-447-6564.
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12 months parts;
12 months labor
Mfg Part No:
P6N-SLI-F UPC No:
816909038439 Box Size:
( Length:
14, Width:
11, Depth:
3 )
Shipping Weight:
3.0000 pound(s)
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