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Green Micro ATX motherboard with LGA 775 socket and DDR3 slots

MSI

MSI G41M-P34 LGA 775 Intel G41 DDR3 8GB Micro ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-VHXG-RSVGP

A Micro ATX board for LGA 775 Core 2 Quad and Duo CPUs with Intel G41 chipset, dual-channel DDR3 up to 8 GB, one PCI Express x16 slot, four SATA ports, 7.1-channel audio and Gigabit LAN

  • ProcessorIntel Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo based processors with Socket 77
  • ChipsetIntel G41
  • CPU socketLGA 775
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1333 (overclocking)/1066/800 MHz
  • Max supported RAM8 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCI Express x16 slot (supports PCI Express bus specificati
  • Supports dual-channel DDR3 up to 1333 MHz for responsive memory performance
  • LGA 775 socket accepts Core 2 Quad and Duo processors for versatile CPU choice
  • Intel G41 chipset with PCI Express x16 v1.0 slot enables dedicated graphics expansion
  • VIA VT1828S audio chip delivers 7.1 channel sound for immersive listening
  • Atheros AR8131M Gigabit LAN provides 10/100/1000 wired networking for fast data transfer

Socket 775 Intel G41 board

The MSI G41M-P34 is a Micro ATX motherboard built around the Intel G41 chipset and the LGA 775 socket. It accepts Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Duo processors with front-side bus speeds of 1333, 1066 or 800 MHz and supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 8 GB at 1333, 1066 or 800 MHz. Onboard connectivity includes four SATA II ports, a PCI Express x16 slot (v1.0), a PCI Express x1 slot and one 32-bit PCI 2.3 slot.

Suits legacy upgrades; not for new builds

This board suits owners of existing Socket 775 systems who need a replacement or a low-cost upgrade path using DDR3 memory and available PCI Express expansion. It provides 7.1-channel audio via the VIA VT1828S codec and gigabit Ethernet through the Atheros AR8131M controller. Builders starting a fresh system should consider current-generation platforms instead.

8 GB DDR3 ceiling decides fit

The maximum supported memory is 8 GB across two dual-channel DDR3 slots, so the board fits workloads that stay within that limit. If the intended use requires more memory, a different platform will be necessary.

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Price $50.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI G41M-P34
Model nameMSI G41M-P34
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo based processors with Socket 775 architecture
Intel Yorkfield, Wolfdale processors with Socket 775 architecture
Support FSB 1333/1066/800 MHz
Support VRD 11.1 processor power design standard
Support FMB 05a@95 W
CPU socketLGA 775
ChipsetIntel G41
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1333 (overclocking)/1066/800 MHz memory
Max supported RAM8 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support4XSATA II interface
Audio & video
Audio chipVIA VT1828S high-end sound effect chip
- Support 7.1 channel sound effects
Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 PCI Express network port supports 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet provided by Atheros AR8131M
Ports & slots
Onboard USB headers4 USB 2.0 ports (backplane)

Questions about this item

Which CPU cooler mounting pattern does the LGA 775 socket on this board require?

The board uses the standard LGA 775 mounting holes, so any cooler rated for Socket 775 will fit without an adapter.

Can the single PCI Express x16 v1.0 slot run a modern PCIe 3.0 graphics card at reduced speed?

Yes, the slot is backward compatible; a PCIe 3.0 card will operate at v1.0 bandwidth in this slot.

How can I confirm the VIA VT1828S audio codec is active after installing the board?

Device Manager should list a VIA High Definition Audio device and the rear panel will show seven analogue jacks plus S/PDIF for 7.1 output.

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