Page 3 - Pronunciation
Why Eclipse? • An Eclipse is still mysterious and for many unknown phenomenon; just like X58 • The MSI Eclipse has a new colour scheme; Black & Dark Blue with a golden heat-pipe, same colours as visible during an eclipse • MSI Eclipse is designed with in mind to overshadow all other mainboards P...
Page 4 - MSI Eclipse SLI
Page 5 - The cool secret below the HeatPipe; True 6-Phase DrMOS PWM
The cool secret below the HeatPipe True 6-Phase DrMOS PWM
Page 6 - Let’s take a look what the media had to say
Let’s take a look what the media had to say about DrMOS on P45...
Page 7 - The Media about DrMOS
The Media about DrMOS HardOCP.com 1 (USA) about DrMOS: Bit-Tech.net 2 (UK) about DrMOS: Benchmark.co.yu 3 (Serbia) about DrMOS: Technews.it 4 (Lithuania) about DrMOS: Tweaktown.com 5 (Australia) about DrMOS “It was cool to the touch regardless of how long the system had run or how much overclocking ...
Page 8 - Best Power Saving; generation integrated; Dr; iver; MOS; The
2004 2006 Discrete D-PAK MOSFET Discrete Power-PAK MOSFET 2008 MSI Exclusive Best Power Saving Lowest Temperature Extreme Overclocking Longest Lifetime DrMOS; the 2 nd generation integrated Dr iver MOS FET. The 3-in-1 chip is a driver IC + top / bottom MOSFET. , a recap Driver IC Top-MOSFET Bottom-M...
Page 9 - MSI is the; only one with 2; and; leads the industry; . On Eclipse MSI added also; Industry Leading & MSI Exclusive
MSI is the only one with 2 nd Gen. DrMOS and leads the industry . On Eclipse MSI added also DrMOS chips to the CPU PWM. Industry Leading & MSI Exclusive
Page 10 - Less phases is better; only; MSI has designed a; PWM based on DrMOS; “The P5Q3 may report the use of a 16-phase PWM
Less phases is better (Fake) 12-Phase and 16-Phase PWMs are only marketing . Anandtech.com 6 (USA) about Asus P45 PWM MSI has designed a True 6-phase PWM based on DrMOS . “The P5Q3 may report the use of a 16-phase PWM but we know better. Although ASUS design engineershave added a lot of extra chokes...
Page 11 - “Unlike Asus and Gigabyte, who seem more; DrMOS does more with less; MSI DrMOS works efficient, stays cool and provides the; MSI P45 already proved this
“Unlike Asus and Gigabyte, who seem more than content with trying to outswing eachother in the more-phases-are-better e-peendepartment, MSI manages to do exactly thesame as these double figure implemen-tations with just the five phases.” DrMOS does more with less MSI DrMOS works efficient, stays coo...
Page 12 - With Eclipse we will take DrMOS
With Eclipse we will take DrMOS to the next level...
Page 13 - -Phase DrMOS on QPI and Chipset; On P45/790GX we’ve put DrMOS on the CPU PWM.; -Phase Chipset DrMOS
2-Phase DrMOS on QPI and Chipset On P45/790GX we’ve put DrMOS on the CPU PWM. Eclipse will have 2-Phase QPI DrMOS and 2-Phase Chipset DrMOS ! True 6-Phase DrMOS PWM 2-Phase QPI DrMOS 2-Phase Chipset DrMOS
Page 15 - onductive polymerized; Cap; acitor) gives super low; best stability and longest lifespan
2004 2006 Liquid capacitor Solid capacitor (Lower ESR) 2008 MSI exclusive Hi-c CAP Best Power Saving Longest Lifespan Extreme Overclocking Lowest Temperature Hi-c CAP ( Hi ghly- c onductive polymerized Cap acitor) gives super low power loss at high freq. for the best stability and longest lifespan ....
Page 16 - DrMOS and Hi-c CAP are already efficient.
DrMOS and Hi-c CAP are already efficient. But it gets better...
Page 17 - APS; switches; power; phases on; or; off; to increase efficiency.; APS is the only one which works on; ctive
APS switches power phases on or off to increase efficiency. Unlike other solutions APS is the only one which works on all power phases , not only on the CPU PWM. Bit-Tech.net 10 (UK) about APS: APS ( A ctive P hase S witching) “When used with north bridge, memory and CPU, the GreenPower efficiency d...
Page 18 - APS is; fully integrated in the MSI GreenPower; can react very fast without a delay. It’s; fully managable; via; OS independent > Linux; APS integration; “The real-time adjustments are even faster and more acute than
Full control via BIOS or GreenPower Center APS is fully integrated in the MSI GreenPower design; it can react very fast without a delay. It’s fully managable via the BIOS ( OS independent > Linux ) or GreenPower Center. Bit-Tech.net 11 (UK) about APS: APS integration “The real-time adjustments ar...
Page 19 - MSI APS system is the first; intelligent, fully managable; APS compared to others
Power Saving Technology * PWM IC ISL6336 max 6 phases ISL6336 max 6 phases EPU ( ASP0800 ) +PEM ( ASP0801 ) max 4 phases each Total Number of Phases 6-Phase 12-Phase 16-Phase PWM Phase Splitter No, True 6-Phase Phase splitter(6>12) Phase splitter (8>16) BIOS Management YES, OS independent - - ...
Page 20 - Others are splitting; each phase up; into 2 weaker phases; to reach; marketing; two phases are switched off. MSI has a True 6-Phase DrMOS PWM.
True 6-Phase DrMOS PWM Others are splitting each phase up into 2 weaker phases to reach higher numbers for marketing . If they switch off one PWM-IC phase, two phases are switched off. MSI has a True 6-Phase DrMOS PWM. Phase1 Phase1 Phase 2Phase 3Phase 4Phase 5Phase 6 DES or EPU like software Phase ...
Page 21 - Why is the MSI PWM design better?; each waste
Why is the MSI PWM design better? Others use a 6-Phase PWM-IC (conv. to 12) and switch in steps of 2. Each using 6 components (4 MOSFETs + 2 Chokes) which each waste power and generate heat . MSI APS switches in steps of 1 and each using only 2 components (1 DrMOS + 1 Choke). 6-Phase PWM-IC phases a...
Page 22 - So now you understand why the logo
So now you understand why the logo looks like this:
Page 23 - Behold the future of computing...; Eclipse and more...
Page 24 - Our engineers put a lot of research in; smart PCB layout; design to; optimize the airflow; improve the cooling; Smart PCB layout design
Our engineers put a lot of research in smart PCB layout design to optimize the airflow and improve the cooling . Smart PCB layout design All 10 SATA connectors (4 standing + 6 angled) and the angled IDE connector are accessible when 3 VGA cards are installed. Extra airflow between VGA cards and spac...
Page 25 - Eclipse SLI; has a; special memory layout; and because of this OC’er; skyhigh memory bandwidth record; Smart memory layout design
Eclipse SLI has a special memory layout and because of this OC’er Coolaler was able to set a skyhigh memory bandwidth record . Smart memory layout design
Page 26 - hardware RAID; process; low CPU usage; -2 independent systems; OS independent; Drive Booster
PCIe storage chip Drive Booster chip 1 PATA / IDE 2 Drive Booster chip 2 1 1) Speed-UP 2) Back-UP -Fast hardware RAID -Quick plug & play - Easy setup process -Ultra low CPU usage -2 independent systems - OS independent Drive Booster
Page 27 - With P45 we introduced a OC jumper; Easy OC Switch; -No need to understand the BIOS; overclocking for dummies; -Directly upgrade to next CPU speed bump; trouble free
Easy OC Switch With P45 we introduced a OC jumper but we found out that a switch would be more user friendly... so we present Easy OC Switch . -No need to understand the BIOS -Easy to use, overclocking for dummies -After CMOS reset your OC still works -Directly upgrade to next CPU speed bump -Only c...
Page 28 - Eclipse is the first mainboard to support; both ATI CrossfireX and; CrossfireX & SLI support
Eclipse is the first mainboard to support both ATI CrossfireX and nVidia SLI . With 3x PCI-E x16 slots many scenarios are possible. CrossfireX & SLI support ATI configurations nVidia configurations Single Single (+PhysX) CrossfireX 2 GPU’s SLI (+PhysX) CrossfireX 3 GPU’s 3-Way SLI (+PhysX) Cross...
Page 29 - We use pure copper; Split Thermal System; and the; chipset; . Touch it to know the; cool
temperature of DrMOS & chipset around 45 ℃ Split Thermal System We use pure copper Split Thermal System on our True 6-Phase DrMOS PWM and the chipset . Touch it to know the cool result. • No heat transfer from chipset to the CPU PWM which improves OC • Now you can feel the cool secret below the ...
Page 30 - Got frustrated before?; Eclipse comes with some tools like; Easy Button
Got frustrated before? Short Pins? Remove Battery? Cable Mess? Easy Button Easy Button M-Connector Eclipse comes with some tools like Easy Button and M-Connector which make your life more easy.
Page 31 - D-LED 2 with a display; debug messages
D-LED 2 display Remember the MSI D-LED bracket with 4 LEDs showing debug messages? With Eclipse we introduce the D-LED 2 with a display . - Easy onboard installation - Displays debug messages when booting - Displays system status messages : -CPU FSB -Northbridge Vcore -CPU Vcore -Temperature - Visib...
Page 33 - GreenPower Genie; GreenPower Genie can realtime detect 12V, 5V and 3.3V. Via the SM; monitored via the BIOS, software and D-LED 2
MSI Eclipse Mainboard Computer System 100 Watt Power Supply GreenPower Genie GreenPower Genie can realtime detect 12V, 5V and 3.3V. Via the SM Bus this can be monitored via the BIOS, software and D-LED 2 . System Management Bus (SM Bus)
Page 34 - Improved MSI CoreCenter; MSI improved CoreCenter is a combination; CoreCenter; GreenPower; in; one application; user levels
Improved MSI CoreCenter MSI improved CoreCenter is a combination of CoreCenter , DOT and GreenPower Center in one application . - Different user levels (basic / advanced) - Advanced tuning options - All LED’s on the mainboard can be disabled, no sunglasses needed . GreenPower Advanced mode GreenPo...
Page 35 - MSI Eclipse comes with the; world; which; increases your FPS; compared to onboard software audio.; Ultra low CPU usage
MSI Eclipse comes with the world ´ s best hardware audio solution which increases your FPS compared to onboard software audio. 1. Hardware audio 2. 7.1 EAX Advanced HD 4.0 3. Ultra low CPU usage 4. Removable, perfect for extreme overclockers 5. SPDIF Optical output 6. 60$ retail value 7. EMI shieldi...
Page 37 - Continue to focus on the BIOS
Behold the future of computing… Continue to focus on the BIOS
Page 38 - MSI P45 comes with; a lot of unique BIOS innovations; at the enthusiasts and overclockers.; MSI BIOS innovations
MSI P45 comes with a lot of unique BIOS innovations , targeted at the enthusiasts and overclockers. - Memory-Z Very detailed memory information in the BIOS; no need to switch to Windows - Multi-step OC Booster You can always access the BIOS even after a failed OC attempt. The OC is not applied in th...
Page 39 - That was all introduced on MSI P45, Eclipse
That was all introduced on MSI P45, Eclipse continues the MSI BIOS innovations...
Page 40 - On Eclipse we introduce CPU-Z; CPU-Z gives an detailed overview of CPU spec
On P45 we introduced Memory-Z, the community asked us for a similar function for the CPU. On Eclipse we introduce CPU-Z . CPU-Z gives an detailed overview of CPU spec; - CPUID - CPU stepping - CPU clock (freq. and ratio) - Cache L3, L2, L1 - Core VID - Number of cores - Supported instructionset - Su...
Page 41 - Finally you can; flash; backup your BIOS with M-Flash; in your
Finally you can flash or backup your BIOS with M-Flash in your BIOS. You can use either a HDD or USB as source. 1. Update BIOS 2. Backup BIOS Sorry it took us such a long time... M-Flash DOS Flash Tool Windows Flash Tool BIOS M-Flash Tool Internet Flash Tool
Page 42 - then we also do it right!
When we do something like M-Flash, then we also do it right!
Page 43 - boot a 2nd BIOS from a USB/HDD; then your; M-Flash testdrives a BIOS
Want to test a BIOS before actually flashing? With M-Flash you can! Just boot a 2nd BIOS from a USB/HDD . Unique and very useful. 1. Much faster and more flexible then your average dual BIOS 2. Now test Beta BIOS versions before flashing, no risk involved 3. Easily compare different BIOS performance...
Page 44 - Summary
Page 45 - Eclipse has everything you desire...
Eclipse has everything you desire… Easy Button 3x PCI-E x16 v2.0 CrossfireX & SLI (+PhysX) Easy OC Switch Drive Booster Angled IDE & SATA connectors 2-Phase power for Memory Dual Gb LAN Creative X-Fi Audio card D-LED 2 Firewire Dual eSATA Easy Button M-Connector APS (Active Phase Switch) Hi-...
Page 46 - Why Choose MSI Eclipse?; For the design of Eclipse we listened to the power-user community.
Why Choose MSI Eclipse? For the design of Eclipse we listened to the power-user community. The Eclipse SLI mainboard is designed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. • True 6-Phase DrMOS PWM • 2-Phase DrMOS on QPI and Chipset • 2-Phase power memory • APS (Active Phase Switching) on PWM / QPI / Chipset / ...
Page 47 - Complete MSI X58 line-up
MSI Channel model TBD Eclipse SLI X58 Platinum pure copper Split Thermal System Yes Yes Pure copper Heatpipe APS (Active Phase Switching) Yes Yes Yes True 6-Phase Yes Yes 5-Phase DrMOS QPI & Chipset with Yes Yes - 2-Phase power QPI / Chipset / Memory Yes Yes Yes Hi-c CAP Yes Yes - Creative X-Fi ...
Page 49 - Backup; Eclipse
Page 50 - Media Quotes & Test reports
Media Quotes & Test reports 1. HardOCP / MSI P45 Platinum review / http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=MTUxNSwsLGhlbnRodXNpYXN0 2. Bit-Tech.net / MSI P45 Platinum review / http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2008/06/20/msi-p45-platinum/1 3. Benchmark.co.yu / MSI DKA790GX Platinum review / http:...