The Official MSI 790FX-GD70 Owners
Club
Club
Members List If you would like anything changed in the roster please PM me and I will gladly do it.
MSI Links
CPU support
Manual
Official Bios
Beta Bios use at your own risk
OCZ beta bios use at your own risk
Drivers
Not MSI but CCC drivers
Guides
Bios flashing guides
Phenom II OC guide
CPU-Z download and instructions
Ganged vs Unganged memory
Everything you need to know about dual channel memory
Everything you need to know about DDR, DDR2, and DDR3
X-Fire + Physx guide
How to remove your NB/mosfet/SB heatsinks. By mangoSeed
Mastiffman's HT sync flood error report
mduclow's down and dirty PII overclocking
MSI's response to mduclow regarding NB temperatures.
Monitoring and other Software
Everest Trail editions
Core Temp
CPU-Z
Prime 95
Intel Burn test v2.4
driver sweeper
GPU-Z
voltage point locations
FAQin progress
Q: "How do I change the voltages in BIOS?"
A: Use the + and - keys(on the number pad) or the page up and page down.
Q: "Can I use DDR2 with this MB?"
A: Unfortunately no. IIRC all AM3 MB's use DDR3 exclusively.
Q: "Why wont my RAM work at its rated specs?"
A: Each set is different, but anything over 1333 is an overclock for the IMC. Also most RAM manufactures give a range of voltages(ex. 1.5-1.7) make sure to try manually setting your voltage to the higher of the two. Another thing, you may have to bump the CPU-NB volts to 1.3 or so depending on your exact setup. (let us know what is going on and we will try to help!)
Q: "will my RAM fit?"
A: That will depend on your setup. The ram slots are quite close to the CPU but with most if not all HSF's as long as your Ram is less then 1.5" tall it will fit.(ask to be sure)
Q: "which SATA ports should I use for raid?"
A: You will want to use the black ports as they are going to give you more speed.
Resident Guru's:
RAID or SSD: mduclow
RAM speeds and timmings: Mastiffman
All you owners out there let’s discuss!
CPU highest stable overclock - All AM3 CPU's
Highest stable NB speed
Highest stable HT Link speed
Memory Speeds and Timings
Voltages
Temps
and anything else you can think of!
I know MSI have been slated but I really think they have got their act together with this board and have produced one of the best AM3 boards on the market! If you still don't believe me check out the ratings other owners have given this board in the member roster.
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