14 DAY TRIAL // Most computer enthusiasts out there probably already know what to expect from the upcoming next-generation Intel desktop platform. That is pretty much due to all the recently leaked details that have surfaced on the Internet, including pictures from motherboard makers. These, in turn, are seemingly very confident in their new X58-based products, so much so that some have even rushed to announce the new mobos, but without specifically mentioning the on-board X58 chipset and support for Core i7 processors.
MSI is not only among the leading motherboard makers, but also the one from which high-end users are expecting the top-of-the line Eclipse motherboard, an X58-equipped motherboard that will come to support Intel's yet-to-be unveiled Core i7 processors, and the latest Radeon and GeForce graphics cards. Coming to offer users new info on its upcoming Eclipse mobo, the company has set up a flash-based website, designed to detail the specific features they will find on the new motherboard.
The website can be accessed here, where you will also find a presentation that includes the different BIOS features sported by the company's next-generation X58 and the current P45-powered motherboards. Obviously, the main focus is on the features of the company's upcoming flagship model, the Eclipse, as well as on those of the other X58-powered models, including the TBD and the X58 Platinum. These three models are the only ones to sport the full "Innovative BIOS Features" list, which includes:
- APS (Active Phase Switching)
- Memory-Z
- OC Booster
- Extreme voltages
- ClockGen Tuner
- Advanced memory timings
- Extended Help function
- CPU Specification
- M-Flash
- EFI Click BIOS
The website also includes a link to the company's P45-based motherboards, which have also been equipped with the displayed BIOS features. Some of the P45 mobos also come with the EFI Click BIOS, which delivers a more user-friendly interface compared with current BIOS applications featured on most consumer motherboards.