MSI Z68A-G43 (B3) motherboard Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX

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OC Genie II (Z68) Just press the OC Genie button or enable OC Genie II function in BIOS menu, the CPU, memory, iGPU and HDD performance will be highly improved. Whether users want to watch a high bit-rate HD movie or go online gaming, both can be enjoyed with image performance that is smoother and lag-free! Virtu Switchable Graphics Based on LucidLogix Virtu technology, MSI Z68 mainboard series firstly provides the most expectable feature for desktop platform - switchable graphics, which allows users to enjoy both graphics power of integrated GPU and discrete GPU. It will switch to integrated GPU for HD movie playback, video transcoding and general applications to save system energy, or release full power for hardcore 3D gaming by switching to discrete GPU automatically. B3 Stepping Ready To fix Intel’s 6 Series chipset design error, the SATA problems in its 6 Series chipset, MSI implements the latest Intel B3 Stepping 6 Series chipset on its P67/H67 mainboards for fixing SATA problems in the Intel Series 6 chipsets. Consumers can now identify the latest MSI P67/H67 mainboards equipped with the Intel B3 Stepping chipset with the MSI B3 Stepping Ready logo. This provides a more confident way to identify your next-generation P67/H67 mainboard. Click BIOS - Universal Extensible Firmware Interface. - User-friendly mouse-controlled BIOS menu. - Pre-OS Applications(HDD Backup, Game, Memory test). - 15 languages support. 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 & videos as live show. The true sound effect can make high definition video more powerful. Features - A high-fidelity sound reproduction standard. - Accurately reproduce the fullest audio experience of movie, music and game soundtracks. 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 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. 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. 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. AMD CrossFireX AMD CrossFireX™ is the ultimate multi-GPU performance gaming platform. Enabling game-dominatig power, AMD CrossFireX technology enables two or more discrete graphics processors to work together to improve graphics performance. AMD 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 AMD Radeon™ HD graphics cards, making it the most scalable gaming platform ever. With an AMD CrossFireX gaming technology, the traditional graphics limitation exists no more, allowing you to enjoy higher p

Key Features

MSI Z68A-G43 (B3). Processor manufacturer: Intel, Processor socket: LGA 1155 (Socket H2), Compatible processor series: Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i7. Maximum internal memory: 32 GB, Memory channels: Dual-channel, Supported memory clock speeds: 1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz. RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10. Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet. Component for: PC, Motherboard form factor: ATX, Motherboard chipset: Intel Z68

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