MSI P45 ATX Motherboard for Intel Core 2 Duo Processors (Retail)

The MSI P45-8D is an ATX motherboard designed for Intel processors with the LGA 775 socket. It supports a wide range of Intel Core 2 processors, including the Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, and Core 2 Duo series. The motherboard is built around the Intel P45 North Bridge and Intel ICH10R South Bridge chipsets, providing robust performance for both standard and overclocked systems. It features dual-channel memory support, allowing for enhanced data transfer rates and system responsiveness.

The motherboard supports both DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules, offering flexibility for users who may be upgrading from older systems or building new ones with the latest memory technology. For DDR2, it supports speeds up to 1066 MHz (overclocked), while DDR3 modules can reach up to 1600 MHz (overclocked). With four memory slots, users can configure up to 16GB of DDR2 or 8GB of DDR3 memory, depending on the type used.

Expansion options on the MSI P45-8D are extensive. It includes one PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot for high-performance graphics cards, one PCI Express x1 slot, and three standard PCI slots. This allows for a variety of expansion cards, including sound cards, network cards, and other peripherals. Storage connectivity is also well-covered with eight SATA 3Gb/s ports and one PATA (IDE) port, supporting RAID configurations such as 0, 1, 5, and 10 for data redundancy and performance improvements.

The onboard audio features a Realtek ALC888 audio chipset with support for eight channels of high-quality sound output. This makes it suitable for users who want immersive audio experiences without the need for additional sound cards. The motherboard also includes a Realtek 8111C LAN chipset that provides Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with speeds up to 10/100/1000 Mbps.

On the rear panel, the motherboard offers a comprehensive set of ports including two PS/2 ports for keyboard and mouse, one COM port for serial devices, one LPT port for parallel devices, four USB 2.0 ports, one IEEE 1394a port for FireWire devices, and six audio ports for connecting speakers or headphones. Additionally, there are eight onboard USB 2.0 ports available for front panel connections or other peripherals.

The physical dimensions of the motherboard are 12.0 x 9.6 inches, making it compatible with standard ATX cases. It uses a 24-pin power connector to ensure stable power delivery to the system.


Brand: MSI
Model: P45-8D
Specifications: LGA 775 socket; Intel P45 North Bridge; Intel ICH10R South Bridge; DDR2/DDR3 memory support; Dual-channel memory; PCI Express 2.0 x16; SATA RAID support; Realtek ALC888 audio; Realtek 8111C LAN
Features: Supports Intel Core 2 processors; Dual-channel memory support; Multiple expansion slots; SATA RAID configurations; Onboard Gigabit LAN; Comprehensive rear panel connectivity; ATX form factor