MSI manufactures few of the most reputed motherboards in the market at present. Though there are certain issues visible in a new motherboard. These issues are between slight mis-configuration to totally unfixable hardware failures. All system producers should take care of issues like to understand their specific better.

BIOS Versions:

• Motherboards are produced in huge quantity over the period of several months. Because of this, the motherboard one buys might say to be compatible with a particular, like a CPU, and later may fail to compile with it later on. This is because while the particular motherboard you bought was boxed it was with an older BIOS revision not supported with the hardware. This issue is temporary and can be resolved with a BIOS update available for free from MSI.

Dead Components:

• While manufactures like MSI offer great quality control and design, they are also quite well-known for making a motherboard with a faulty part. Installing a new motherboard itself is not that easy plus to find that it has a dead USB, eSATA, or power port is even worse. This issue can only be handled by calling MSI and asking them to Return Merchandise Authorization. They will provide an RMA number and ask to return the device back to them further testing and replacement.

Warped Motherboard:

• With the increasing size of CPU heatsinks, the concept of a motherboard that as good as the system is a matter of concern. There are several factors why a motherboard would warp, inclusive of shipping, humidity levels at the time of storage and simply bad production. A generally warped motherboard is not the only reason for RMA a motherboard, if using a high level heat sink. If using this kind of heat sink, one should RMA the motherboard to prevent a future hardware failure.

Form Factor Variation:

• All motherboards are made to a particular form factor. This form factor determines the size and computer case compatibility. Sometimes while a motherboard is launched that is different from its form factor. That is, the mounting screws do not suit up to the mounting holes in the case. In this case, one might opt to simply mount the motherboard with only a few screws, however, returning the motherboard is a much better option.

Dead On Arrival:

• A Dead On Arrival, motherboard is a motherboard that one receives that is not in working condition. This issue is very common for any motherboard producer including MSI. There are several reasons why a motherboard comes DOA and the a lot of them are not MSI's responsibility. MSI checks all the motherboards before packing and sending them to their consumers. The biggest cause for DOA boards is that of delivering or careless handling by third-party vendor who purchase directly from MSI. Apart from this reason, however, MSI will change the DOA board for free.