MSI introduced the G965/Q965 motherboard series made for Intel Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Extreme processors, codenamed Conroe. The new motherboards are based on the Intel’s G965 and Q965 Express chipsets.
According to the press release, MSI G965/Q965 motherboards provide complete support for forthcoming Windows Vista 64-bit operating system.
The new MSI motherboards based on Intel’s Q965 Express Chipset are aimed for use in office desktop PCs. The Q965 incorporates Intel AMT (Active Management Technology), which enables IT to remotely heal systems after OS failures, regardless of system state. Also AMT’s System Defense feature can help block incoming software attacks, isolate a client from the network if infected, and proactively alert IT if critical software agents are missing.
The MSI G965 Express Chipset based motherboards are made for home entertainment. The G965 chipset supports Intel’s Viiv multimedia oriented technology.
MSI G965M / Q965M Specifications in Brief
* Intel® G965/Q965 Express Chipset Based
* Support LGA775 Intel Core™ 2 Processors
* Support FSB 1066/800/533MHz
* Support Dual Ch. DDR2-800/667/533
* 1 PCI Express x16& 1 PCI Express x1
* 2 PCI v2.3 slots
* 4 SATA2 3Gb/s
* Support 7.1Ch.HD Audio
* Support Gigabit LANMSI G965MDH / Q965MDO Specifications in Brief
* Intel® G965/Q965 Express Chipset Based
* Support LGA775 Intel Core™ 2 Processors
* Support FSB 1066/800/533MHz
* Support Dual Ch. DDR2-800/667/533
* 1 PCI Express x16& 1 PCI Express x1
* 2 PCI v2.3 slots
* 6 SATA2 3Gb/s support Matrix RAID
* Support 7.1Ch.HD Audio
* Support Intel® PRO Gigabit LAN
* Going to Support Intel® Viiv™ or vPro™ TechnologyMSI G965PBDH Specifications in Brief
* Intel® G965 Express Chipset Based
* Support LGA775 Intel Core™ 2 Processors
* Support FSB 1066/800/533MHz
* Support Dual Ch. DDR2-800/667/533
* 1 PCI Express x16
* 4 SATA2 3Gb/s support Matrix RAID
* Support 7.1Ch.HD Audio
* Support Intel® PRO Gigabit LAN
* Going to Support Intel® Viiv™ Technology
* PicoBTX Form Factor
