| Feature | Details | | :--- | :--- | | Form Factor | ATX (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) or Micro-ATX depending on OEM variant | | Chipset | Intel G31 + ICH7 | | Socket | LGA 775 | | Supported CPUs | Intel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual-Core, Celeron (FSB 800/1066/1333 MHz) | | Memory Type | DDR2 SDRAM (Unbuffered, Non-ECC) | | Memory Slots | 2 x DIMM (Dual-channel) | | Max Memory | 4 GB (2 GB per slot) | | Memory Speed | DDR2-533, DDR2-667, DDR2-800 | | Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe x16 (v1.1), 1 x PCIe x1, 2 x PCI | | Storage (ICH7) | 4 x SATA 3Gb/s (SATA II), 1 x PATA (Ultra DMA 66/100) | | Audio | Realtek ALC888 (7.1 Channel HD Audio) | | LAN | Realtek RTL8111C (10/100/1000 Mbps) | | Rear I/O | PS/2 (Keyboard+Mouse), VGA, 4 x USB 2.0, LAN, Audio jacks (Line-in, Line-out, Mic) | | Internal Connectors | 2 x USB 2.0 headers (4 ports), 1 x COM header, 1 x LPT header, Front panel audio header |
You can install modern low-power GPUs (e.g., NVIDIA GT 710, GT 1030, or AMD Radeon R5 240) into the PCIe x16 slot. However, the PCIe 1.1 bottleneck will limit high-end cards from 2012 onwards. The BIOS is not UEFI, so you must ensure your GPU has legacy BIOS (CSM) support.
Here’s a ready-to-use social media post (e.g., for Facebook, Reddit, or a tech forum) about the MSI MS-7191 (often labeled as MSI N1996) motherboard technical specifications.
Since “N1996” is a PCB printing number, not the official model name, the post clarifies this common point of confusion.
Title: 📢 MSI N1996 Motherboard – Technical Data & Key Specs (What You Actually Need to Know) msi n1996 motherboard technische daten
Post Content:
🔧 First, a quick clarification:
“MSI N1996” isn’t a real model number. It’s the PCB code (MS-7191 v1.0 / v2.1) printed on the board. The actual models are usually MSI RS482M or MSI MS-7191 (Socket 939 era).
👇 Here are the real technical specifications for the MS-7191 / N1996 motherboard:
Before proceeding to the specifications, it is crucial to note that "N1996" is not the actual motherboard model name. | Feature | Details | | :--- |
"N1996" is a generic FCC compliance number or PCB batch code printed on almost all MSI motherboards manufactured between the early 2000s and 2010. To find drivers or the correct manual, you must look for the specific model name (e.g., MS-7267, MS-7142, K8NGM2, etc.) usually printed in larger text between the PCI slots or CPU socket.
The specifications below represent the most common configuration for boards carrying this marking, typically the MSI MS-7267 (PM8M3-V) or the MSI K8NGM2-L, which are the most frequent search results for this code.
Look between the PCI slots on the motherboard – you’ll see:
MS-7191 VER: 1.0 (or 2.1)
That is your true model number for finding manuals, BIOS updates, and drivers.
💬 Need a BIOS update or driver?
Search for “MSI MS-7191 drivers” – not “N1996”.
📌 Verdict: A decent retro gaming or office board for Windows XP builds, but obsolete for modern use.
Let me know if you need help identifying capacitors, RAM compatibility, or CPU upgrades for this board! 👇 Front Side Bus (FSB): 533 / 800 MHz
The back panel is fixed and cannot be replaced (OEM shield is integrated into the case on Medion PCs).
| Port | Description | | :--- | :--- | | PS/2 (Purple) | Keyboard | | PS/2 (Green) | Mouse | | VGA (D-Sub) | Integrated graphics output (Intel GMA 950) | | COM (Serial) | 9-pin male (rare on modern boards) | | Parallel (LPT) | 25-pin female (printer port) | | USB 2.0 | 4 x Type-A ports | | Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 (Realtek 10/100 Mbps – NOT Gigabit) | | Audio (3 jacks) | Line-In (Blue), Line-Out (Green), Mic (Pink – 3.5mm) |
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