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New MSI 785G motherboards have now even more value with just a simple free upgrade of the CPU. The related MSI 785G models which are capable for unlocking the fourth core of a Phenom X3 CPU II are listed below. The unlock is possible, because we are dealing with the quad-core chips to processors. The activation of the fourth core takes place with relatively little effort by some easy BIOS settings. After the successful upgrade, the system is optimized for quad core applications and guarantees the best entertainment experiences for the new Windows 7 operating system. |
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How to release the fourth core? |
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Step 1: CPU-Z screenshot of the old setting with three cores |
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Step 2: Boot the system and activate the BIOS |
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Step 3: In the BIOS menu "Cell Menu," you will find the messages "EC firmware" and "Advanced Clock Calibration" |
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Step 4: The entry "EC firmware" fnction need to be switched from "normal" to "special" |
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Step 5: The entry "Advanced Clock Calibration (ACC)" needs to be switched from "disabled" to "auto" |
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Step 6: Then save the settings and restart Windows (Save & Exit) |
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Step 7: CPU-Z screenshot of the new settings with now four cores |
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ATX Boards |
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mATX Boards |
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785GM-E65 |
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785GTM-E45 |
785GM-E51 |
• Memory Type
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DDR3 |
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DDR2 |
DDR3 |
• Memory DIMM
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4x |
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2x |
4x |
• Side Port Memory
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Yes |
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• eSATA
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Yes |
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Yes |
• Firewire
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Firewire |
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• Easy Button
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x |
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• Cooling
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Heatsink |
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Heatsink |
Heatsink |
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| MSI 785GM-E65 |
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MSI 785GTM-E45 |
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New AMD Plattform with 785G / SB710 Chipset for socket AM3 |
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Support the latest AMD Phenom™ II X3 & Phenom™ II X4 Processors |
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ATX Format and Dual Channel DDR3 1066/800 Memory |
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AMD: DirectX 10.1 graphics support |
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HDMI, VGA & DVI support |
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Certified for Microsoft® Windows® 7 |
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New AMD Plattform with 785G / SB710 Chipset for socket AM2+ and AM3 |
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Support the latest AMD Phenom™ II X3 & Phenom™ II X4 Processors |
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mATX Format and Dual Channel DDR3 1066/800 Memory |
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AMD: DirectX 10.1 graphics support |
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HDMI, VGA & DVI support |
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Certified for Microsoft® Windows® 7 |
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| MSI 785GM-E51 Coming Soon! |
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New AMD Plattform with 785G / SB710 Chipset for socket AM3 |
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Support the latest AMD Phenom™ II X3 & Phenom™ II X4 Processors |
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ATX Format and Dual Channel DDR3 1333/1066 Memory |
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AMD: DirectX 10.1 graphics support |
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HDMI, VGA & DVI support |
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Certified for Microsoft ® Windows ® 7 |
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