MSI X79A-GD65 8D FA

MSI X79A-GD65 8D FA

Model X79A-GD65 8D FA

62 specifications
  • Processor manufacturerIntel
  • Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
  • Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II, SATA III
  • Parallel processing technology support3-Way SLI
  • USB 2.0 connectors2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity8
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Overview

Processor manufacturer
Intel
Supported memory types
DDR3-SDRAM
Supported storage drive interfaces
SATA II, SATA III
Parallel processing technology support
3-Way SLI
USB 2.0 connectors
2
USB 2.0 ports quantity
8
Brand
MSI
Category
Motherboard
Model
X79A-GD65 8D FA
Part number
X79A-GD65 8D FA
Also known as
MSI X79A-GD65 8D FA motherboard Intel X79 LGA 2011 (Socket R) ATX

Specifications

62 specifications in 12 groups

Processor

SpecificationValue
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor socketLGA 2011 (Socket R)
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i7
Maximum number of SMP processors1

Memory

SpecificationValue
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots8
Memory slots typeDIMM
Memory channelsQuad-channel
Memory voltage1.5 V
Supported memory clock speeds1066,1333,1600,1800,2133,2400 MHz
Maximum internal memory128 GB
Unbuffered memoryYes

Storage controllers

SpecificationValue
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II, SATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10

Graphics

SpecificationValue
Parallel processing technology support3-Way SLI
On-board graphics cardNo

Internal I/O

SpecificationValue
USB 2.0 connectors2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors1
Number of SATA III connectors4
Number of SATA II connectors4
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
Front panel audio connectorYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Yes
CPU fan connectorYes
Number of chassis fan connectors4
Chassis intrusion connectorYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)1
EPS power connector (8-pin)Yes
Number of IEEE1394 connectors1

Rear panel I/O ports

SpecificationValue
USB 2.0 ports quantity8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
eSATA ports quantity0
PS/2 ports quantity1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity0
HDMI ports quantity0
DVI-D ports quantity0
Headphone outputs1
Microphone inYes
S/PDIF out portYes
Digital audio optical out1

Network

SpecificationValue
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet interface typeFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111E
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet

Features

SpecificationValue
Component forPC
Motherboard form factorATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel X79
Audio chipRealtek ALC892
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATX

Expansion slots

SpecificationValue
PCI Express x1 slots1
PCI Express x16 slots5
PCI Express slots version2.0, 3.0

BIOS

SpecificationValue
BIOS typeUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperYes
Clear CMOS buttonYes

Weight & dimensions

SpecificationValue
Width244 mm
Depth305 mm

Other features

SpecificationValue
Audio output4

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