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ATX motherboard in black and white Krait finish with four DDR3 slots and multiple PCIe slots

MSI

MSI 970A SLI Krait Edition AMD 970 motherboard

SKU CH-0WXC-DV3PX

Supports AM3/AM3+ CPUs with dual-channel DDR3 up to 2133 MHz, two PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, six SATA ports, 7.1 audio, Gigabit LAN, and 12 USB 2.0 plus 2 USB 3.0 and 2 USB 3.1 ports

  • CPU Socket TypeSocket AM3/AM3+
  • CPU TypeAMD FX ™ Phenom ™ II/Athlon ™ II and Sempron ™ processors wi
  • ChipsetAMD 970
  • Memory StandardSupports dual-channel DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/2133 (OC) MHz
  • Maximum Memory Supported32GB
  • PCI Slots2 PCIe 2.0 x16 slots PCI_E2 supports up to PCIe 2.0 x16 spee
  • Supports AMD FX, Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron processors via Socket AM3/AM3+
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 2133 MHz (OC) with 32 GB maximum capacity
  • Two PCIe 2.0 x16 slots and two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots for multi-GPU and add-in cards
  • Six SATA III ports and twelve USB 2.0 ports plus two USB 3.0 and two USB 3.1 ports
  • Realtek ALC887 7.1-channel audio and Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN for networking and sound

AMD 970 chipset motherboard

The MSI 970A SLI Krait Edition is an ATX board built around the AMD 970 chipset for Socket AM3 and AM3+ processors. It targets builders upgrading or maintaining systems based on AMD FX, Phenom II, Athlon II or Sempron CPUs who need a stable platform with multi-GPU capability.

32 GB DDR3 capacity and PCIe 2.0 lanes

Dual-channel memory supports 1066, 1333, 1600, 1866 and 2133 (OC) MHz DDR3 up to 32 GB total. Two PCIe 2.0 x16 slots run at x16 and x8 speeds for SLI or CrossFire, while two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots and two legacy PCI slots handle add-in cards. Six SATA III ports provide drive connectivity.

Realtek audio, gigabit LAN and mixed USB

Onboard audio uses the Realtek ALC887 codec for 7.1-channel output, and a Realtek 8111E controller supplies a single gigabit Ethernet port. The rear panel offers six USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports via an ASM1042A controller and two USB 3.1 ports via an ASM1142 controller, with six more USB 2.0 headers available internally.

Highlights

  • Supports AMD FX, Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron processors via Socket AM3/AM3+
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 2133 MHz (OC) with 32 GB maximum capacity
  • Two PCIe 2.0 x16 slots and two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots for multi-GPU and add-in cards
  • Six SATA III ports and twelve USB 2.0 ports plus two USB 3.0 and two USB 3.1 ports
  • Realtek ALC887 7.1-channel audio and Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN for networking and sound

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI 970A SLI Krait Edition
ModelMSI 970A SLI Krait Edition
CPU Socket TypeSocket AM3/AM3+
CPU TypeAMD FX ™ Phenom ™ II/Athlon ™ II and Sempron ™ processors with AM3/AM3 + architectures
ChipsetAMD 970
Memory StandardSupports dual-channel DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/2133 (OC) MHz memory
Maximum Memory Supported32GB
PCI Slots2 PCIe 2.0 x16 slots
PCI_E2 supports up to PCIe 2.0 x16 speeds
PCI_E4 supports up to PCIe 2.0 x8 speeds
2 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
2 PCI slots
SATA RAID6XSATA III interface
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC887 Decoder Chip
- 7.1 channel high fidelity sound
LAN Chipset1 Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN
Onboard USBAMD SB950 chipset
- 12 USB 2.0 ports (6 on the backplane, 6 supported through built-in USB 2.0 ports)
ASS ASM1042A
- 2 USB 3.0 ports, supported through built-in USB 3.0 ports *
AsMedia ASM1142
- 2 USB 3.1 ports, located on the backplane *

Questions about this item

Will my existing AM3+ CPU and DDR3 memory work with the 970 chipset on this board?

Yes, the Socket AM3/AM3+ accepts AMD FX, Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron processors, and the board runs dual-channel DDR3 at 1066, 1333, 1600, 1866 or 2133 (OC) MHz up to 32 GB.

How can I confirm the Realtek ALC887 audio and 8111E Gigabit LAN are active after assembly?

Enter the UEFI and verify the onboard audio and LAN controllers are enabled, then check Windows Device Manager for the Realtek High Definition Audio and Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller entries without error icons.

Which cables and brackets come in the box and what must I source separately?

The package includes the motherboard, a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and the rear I/O shield; CPU cooler mounting hardware, additional SATA cables, case USB headers and any Wi-Fi antenna beyond the one noted are not supplied.

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