The is not a specific motherboard model, but rather a regulatory compliance code (ACA supplier code) for the Australian market that appears on dozens of different MSI motherboards, graphics cards, and optical drives. Consequently, there is no single "N1996 manual" or a standard set of technical specifications for it. Identifying Your Actual Model
As these boards are old, visually inspect for "blown" or swollen capacitors.
Some of these chipsets (VIA K8T800, nForce 3) have flaky 64-bit driver support. If you plan to use Windows 10 64-bit, be prepared to use generic Microsoft drivers for many components. Windows 10 32-bit is generally more stable on this generation of hardware.
This comprehensive guide will show you exactly how to identify your true MSI motherboard model, locate the official PDF manual, and map out the general technical specifications common to hardware bearing this code. How to Find Your True MSI Motherboard Model Number
