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MSI Z77A-G45 S1155 Intel Z77 DDR3 ATX

MSI Z77A-G45 S1155 Intel Z77 DDR3 ATX

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Quicklinx: 80KQWS00 Mfr#: Z77A-G45
Discontinued

Description

MSI mainboard maintains the commitment to product stability and reliability by introducing Military Class III components including SFC and Solid CAP which have passed MIL-STD-810G certification, making MSI's Military Class III components synonymous with premium quality and ultimate stability.

Active Phase Switching, APS, technology is an intelligent design that helps to save energy on MSI's mainboard. 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.

  • Military Class III

    MSI mainboard maintains the commitment to product stability and reliability by introducing Military Class III components including SFC and Solid CAP which have passed MIL-STD-810G certification, making MSI's Military Class III components synonymous with premium quality and ultimate stability.
  • O.C. Genie II

    O.C. Genie II provides an instant performance boost, optimizing CPU, memory, integrated graphics, and storage device performance with the function enabled.
  • THX TruStudio PRO

    THX is a trade mark of a high-end audio/visual reproduction standard for movies, home theaters, computer speakers and other audio devices. THX Certified Audio products are designed to let users experience movies and videos as live show. The true sound effect can make high definition video more powerful.
  • AMD CrossFire

    AMD CrossFire is the ultimate multi-GPU performance gaming platform. Enabling game-dominatig power, AMD CrossFire technology enables two or more discrete graphics processors to work together to improve graphics performance. AMD CrossFire 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 AMD Radeon HD graphics cards, making it the most scalable gaming platform ever. With an AMD CrossFire gaming technology, the traditional graphics limitation exists no more, allowing you to enjoy higher performance as well as visual experience.
  • Super 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 Super 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 Super Charger sends a signal to initiate its charging circuit, making it a really smart and convenient charging solution for mobile computing needs.
  • APS (Active Phase Switching)

    Active Phase Switching, APS, technology is an intelligent design that helps to save energy on MSI's mainboard. 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.
  • HDMI

    HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is fully digital video/audio interface which can transfer 1080p high-definition video and audio output in single compact connector. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience.
  • USB safeguard

    USB safeguard can prevent mainboards and USB devices from being damaged by short-circuit and ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) with Anti-ESD chips built-into the mainboards. Additionally, the safeguard can protect against such dangers multiple times, and greatly improves product lifespan.
  • 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 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.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
MSI Z77A-G45 - motherboard - ATX - LGA1155 Socket - Z77
Product Type
Motherboard - ATX
Chipset Type
Intel Z77 Express
Processor Socket
1 x LGA1155 Socket
Compatible Processors
Celeron, Core i5, Core i3, Core i7, Pentium G600 series, Pentium G800 series
Max RAM Size
32 GB
RAM Supported
4 DIMM slots - DDR3
Storage Ports
2 x SATA-600 (RAID), 4 x SATA-300 (RAID)
USB / FireWire Ports
2 x USB 3.0 + 4 x USB 2.0 + (2 x USB 3.0 + 6 x USB 2.0 via headers)
Audio
HD Audio (8-channel)
LAN
Gigabit Ethernet
Microsoft Certification
Compatible with Windows 7


Detailed Specification

General

Product Type
Motherboard - ATX
Chipset Type
Intel Z77 Express
Processor Socket
LGA1155 Socket
Max Processors Qty
1
Compatible Processors
Celeron, Core i5, Core i3, Core i7, Pentium G600 series, Pentium G800 series

Supported RAM

Max Size
32 GB
Technology
DDR3
Bus Clock
1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz
Speed
PC3-12800, PC3-10600, PC3-8500
Features
Dual channel memory architecture

Audio

Type
HD Audio (8-channel)
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC892
Compliant Standards
High Definition Audio, THX TruStudio Pro

LAN

Network Controller
Realtek RTL8111E
Network Interfaces
Gigabit Ethernet

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slots
1 x CPU , 4 x DIMM 240-pin , 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 , 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 , 4 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Storage Interfaces
SATA-600 -connectors: 2 x 7pin Serial ATA - 2 devices - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 , SATA-300 -connectors: 4 x 7pin Serial ATA - 4 devices - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5
RAID Features
Intel Smart Response Technology
Interfaces
1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse , 1 x SPDIF out , 1 x TOSLINK , 4 x USB 2.0 , 2 x USB 3.0 , 1 x VGA , 1 x DVI-D , 1 x HDMI , 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x microphone - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (side surround) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack
Internal Interfaces
2 x USB 3.0 , 6 x USB 2.0 , 1 x audio , 1 x serial
Power Connectors
24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector

Features

BIOS Features
DMI support, M-Flash, UEFI BIOS, MSI ClickBIOS II
Hardware Features
Chassis intrusion detection, USB Safeguard, audio jack detect technology, MSI Active Phase Switching (APS), OC Genie II, MSI Winki 3, Instant OC, Super Charger, MSI Military Class III, AMD CrossFireX technology support

Miscellaneous

Software Included
Drivers & Utilities, MSI Live Update 5
Compatible with Windows 7
"Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Compliant Standards
Plug and Play
Width
30.5 cm
Depth
24.5 cm
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