MSI AM1I AM1 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 HDMI Mini ITX AMD Motherboard

Military Class 4
MSI's new Military Class 4 components support you while you are questing, racing, battling and shooting your way to the top. MSI's Military Class 4 components deliver record-breaking stability when you need to keep cool in the heat of battle. The new standard in stability built on a proven technology of high quality components.
M-Flash
Compared to common motherboards which need extra BIOS chips, MSI's M-Flash has a double advantage - it doesn't need extra components, and all BIOS data will be saved in the USB drive. The stored data does not only have backup and upgrade function, moreover it can also be seen as a portable BIOS chip which is actually able to boot up your PC.

Features

• Backup/Restore Your BIOS to/from Any USB Flash Disk
• Avoid Unnecessary Repair Due to Accident Failures During The Upgrading Process
• Earn more BIOS Lifespan by Reducing Unnecessary Rewriting Process

Live Update 5
MSI Live Update 5 is a powerful and useful application for updating the latest BIOS and Drivers, saving you time and lowers the risk of updating. End-users can install and run the Live Update 5 software on their computers with the companion CD or downloading the app from the MSI website.

Features

• Automatically Detect the BIOS / Driver / VGA / Utility Update
• Support Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7 32/64bit

USB 3.0
Compared to the 480Mbps provided by traditional USB 2.0, the all-new USB 3.0's 5Gbps offers 10 times the transfer bandwidth, so transferring a Blu-ray movie takes less than one minute.

Features

• 10X Faster than USB 2.0
• Up to 5Gbps Data Transfer Bandwidth
• Boost Transfer Rate Between Your PC and External Storage Devices

SATA 6Gbps
SATA 6Gbps provides double the bandwidth of traditional SATA 3Gbps, and increases the data transfer rate between your motherboard and internal storage devices, such as 7200RPM HDDs, 10,000RPM HDDs and SSDs. It's also the current trend for upcoming high-speed internal storage devices to to break the existing bottleneck of a PC's performance.

Features

• 2X Faster than SATA 3Gbps
• Up to 6Gbps Data Transfer Bandwidth
• Unleash True Performance of New HDDs/SSDs

Fast Boot
No more waiting for entering OS! MSI Fast Boot helps to make motherboards boot lightning fast. MSI also adds the GO2BIOS button with-in. Simply click it to reset your PC and then go straight to the system BIOS.
Military Class Essentials
The core of Military Class 4 is based on the essentials which increase your stability in the worst conditions. The humidity protection and high temperature protection ensure your system surviving each environment, no matter how harsh. The new structure of the PCB limits EMI radiation. On top of that all the connectors have ESD protection in order to prevent short circuit.
Humidity Protection
The latest Gen 4 Fabric PCB helps to against moisture caused by humid conditions and environments.
ESD Protection
Anti-ESD ICs and fuses onboard help protect your motherboard from electrostatic damage.
EMI Protection
The optimized EMI-proof design helps to keep users safe when during a long-time computer operation.
HIGH Temperature Protection
Certificated Military Class 4 components help to work stable under some extreme conditions.
USB Safeguard

USB Safeguard can prevent motherboards and USB devices from being damaged by short-circuit and ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) with Anti-ESD chips built-into the motherboards. Additionally, the safeguard can protect against such dangers multiple times, and greatly improves product lifespan.

Features

• All MSI motherboards use USB Safeguard's anti-ESD chip for thorough protection against ESD damage
• USB Safeguard is protected against a short circuit and/or ESD without the need for a fuse. It also supports stand-by power supply

Winki 3

Winki 3 is a free Linux-based OS which is based on the Linux core. With an ultra-fast boot speed and a multi-language interface, the built-in Winki 3 provides an easy-to-use internet environment that includes the most popular functions such as internet surfing, web mail, instant messaging, picture browsing, and more. It's the most practical way to be online in the shortest time.

Features

• User friendly & totally free applications
• Power on to run applications in 25 seconds
• Multi-language interface support

Cool 'n' Quiet

AMD Cool'n'Quiet™ Technology reduces heat and noise so you can experience amazing performance without distraction. Combined with core enhancements, included in the AMD processors, that can improve overall power savings, deliver better multitasking and energy efficiency. Cool'n'Quiet technology can automatically adjust processor ratio to throttle CPU speed with four modes.

Features

• Independent Dynamic Core Technology
• Dual Dynamic Power Management™
• AMD CoolCore™ Technology
• AMD Wideband Frequency Control
• Multi-Point Thermal Control