MSI 845PE Max MS-6580 Motherboard Intel 845PE Pentium 4 Socket 478 w/ Box

MSI 845PE Max (MS-6580) Motherboard – Intel 845PE – Pentium 4 – Complete in Box

Manufacturer

MSI (Micro-Star International)

Model

MSI 845PE Max

Model Number: MS-6580

Form Factor

ATX

Chipset

Intel 845PE

CPU Support

Intel Pentium 4 (Socket 478)

Condition Summary

This is a vintage MSI motherboard set in very good physical condition for its age, complete with original box, accessories, and driver disc.

The board has been visually inspected front and back. No obvious damage, corrosion, or missing components are visible.

NOTE: Due to the age of this hardware, it is sold as-is unless otherwise stated.

Included Items (Verified by Images)

✔ MSI 845PE Max motherboard (MS-6580)

✔ Original MSI retail box

✔ Original MSI Driver / Utility CD (“Driver List”)

✔ Original anti-static bubble packaging

(Only items shown in the photos are included. No I/O shield or manuals are visible.)

Detailed Inspection by Image

Retail Box

• Original MSI 845PE Max retail packaging

• Box shows cosmetic wear, scuffing, and surface scratches

• Corners intact, no structural collapse

• All printed information remains legible

• Typical shelf and storage wear for early-2000s hardware

• Not mint, but excellent for display or archival storage

Internal Packaging

• Motherboard stored in original anti-static bubble wrap

• Anti-static warning labels present

• Packaging appears original and not aftermarket

• Indicates the board was stored with care

Motherboard – Top Side

• Clean red PCB with no visible cracks

• Socket 478 CPU socket intact; no bent or missing retention points visible

• RAM slots appear clean with no broken latches

• PCI and AGP slots are straight and undamaged

• Capacitors appear intact with no visible bulging or leakage

• Northbridge heatsink (MSI-branded) securely mounted

• CMOS battery holder present

• No visible oxidation or corrosion

Motherboard – Rear (Solder Side)

• Traces are clean and uniform

• No visible burn marks or repairs

• No lifted pads or damaged vias visible

• Factory serial label present

Rear I/O Ports (Clearly Visible)

• PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports

• Dual USB ports

• Ethernet (LAN)

• Parallel (LPT)

• Serial (COM)

• VGA

• Audio jacks

All ports appear straight and free of physical damage.

Expansion & Storage Connectivity

• Multiple PCI slots

• AGP slot

• IDE connectors present

• Power connectors intact

Driver / Utility Disc

• Original MSI “Driver List” CD included

• Disc label intact

• Stored separately in protective sleeve

• No cracks visible in center ring

Technical Highlights

• Intel 845PE chipset (DDR support)

• Designed for Pentium 4 processors

• LAN, USB, audio onboard

• Popular platform for Windows 98 / XP retro builds

• Excellent for:

  • Retro gaming PCs

  • Period-correct builds

  • Hardware collectors

  • Vintage system restoration

Important Notes (Read Carefully)

• This is vintage electronics

• No power-on or POST testing has been performed

• Sold as-is due to age

• Buyer should be comfortable working with retro PC hardware

Shipping

• Motherboard will be shipped inside original box

• Board will be secured in anti-static packaging

• Box will be padded inside a shipping carton

• Tracking included

Returns

Returns accepted only if item is not as described.