MSI X79A-GD45 processor support and specifications

MSI X79A-GD45 motherboard specifications

Form factor:ATX
305mm x 244mm
9 mounting holes
CPU socket type:Socket 2011
Chipset:Intel X79
Memory:4 DIMM slots
Up to 64 GB
DDR3-1066/DDR3-1333/DDR3-1600/DDR3-1800 (overclocked)/DDR3-2133 (overclocked)/DDR3-2400 (overclocked)
Quad-channel
Integrated Audio:8-channel audio
Realtek ALC892 chipset
LAN:10Mb/100Mb/1Gb
Realtek 8111E PCIe LAN controller
RAID support:RAID 0/1/5/10 (SATA ports 1-6)
Intel X79 integrated RAID controller
SATA:2 x SATA III
4 x SATA II
Intel X79 integrated SATA II controller
Intel X79 integrated SATA III controller
Up to 3Gb/s
Up to 6Gb/s
Firewire:1 x 1394 (pinheader)
1 x 1394 (rear panel)
VIA VT6315N integrated FireWire controller
Up to 400Mbps
USB:1 x USB 3.0 (internal connector)
2 x USB 3.0 (back panel)
NEC D720200 USB controller
Internal connectors:1 x 24-pin ATX power
1 x CPU Fan
1 x Chassis Intrusion
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x Front panel
1 x Front panel audio
1 x IEEE 1394
1 x Multi BIOS switch
1 x Multiconnect panel
1 x Overclocking switch
1 x Power button
1 x TPM module
1 x USB 3.0
1 x Voice Genie
2 x Overclocking button
2 x SATA III
2 x USB 2.0
4 x SATA II
4 x System Fan
8-pin ATX 12V power
Rear panel ports:1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x IEEE 1394
1 x Keyboard/Mouse PS/2
1 x RJ45
1 x S/PDIF (coaxial)
1 x S/PDIF (optical)
2 x USB 3.0
6 x Audio
6 x USB 2.0
NOTE: specifications are not complete

MSI X79A-GD45 CPU compatibility list

Part NumberFrequencyFeaturesBIOSPCBNotes
Intel Core i7
i7-38203.6 GHz, FSB 100 MHz, L2 1 MB, L3 10 MB, TDP 130 Watt, Sandy Bridge, Rev M17735v14.zip  
i7-38203.6 GHz, FSB 100 MHz, L2 1 MB, L3 10 MB, TDP 130 Watt, Sandy Bridge, Rev M1, SSpec SR0LD7735v15.zip  
i7-3930K3.2 GHz, FSB 100 MHz, L2 1.5 MB, L3 12 MB, TDP 130 Watt, Sandy Bridge, Rev C17735v10.zip  
i7-3930K3.2 GHz, FSB 100 MHz, L2 1.5 MB, L3 12 MB, TDP 130 Watt, Sandy Bridge, Rev C1, SSpec SR0H97735v15.zip  
i7-3930K3.2 GHz, FSB 100 MHz, L2 1.5 MB, L3 12 MB, TDP 130 Watt, Sandy Bridge, Rev C27735v14.zip  
i7-3930K3.2 GHz, FSB 100 MHz, L2 1.5 MB, L3 12 MB, TDP 130 Watt, Sandy Bridge, Rev C2, SSpec SR0KY7735v15.zip  
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
 i7-3960X3.3 GHz, FSB 100 MHz, L2 1.5 MB, L3 15 MB, TDP 130 Watt, Sandy Bridge, Rev C17735v10.zip  
 i7-3960X3.3 GHz, FSB 100 MHz, L2 1.5 MB, L3 15 MB, TDP 130 Watt, Sandy Bridge, Rev C1, SSpec SR0GW7735v15.zip  
 i7-3960X3.3 GHz, FSB 100 MHz, L2 1.5 MB, L3 15 MB, TDP 130 Watt, Sandy Bridge, Rev C27735v14.zip  
 i7-3960X3.3 GHz, FSB 100 MHz, L2 1.5 MB, L3 15 MB, TDP 130 Watt, Sandy Bridge, Rev C2, SSpec SR0KF7735v15.zip  

When part numbers are not supplied by motherboard manufacturers, we use best guess approach to determine part numbers based on CPU model, frequency and features. In some cases our guess may be incorrect or incomplete. Please always verify part numbers before committing to buying the CPU.

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Last updated: Apr 08, 2012