Motherboard Drivers — N1996
During the late 1990s and early 2000s, MSI produced huge volumes of “white-label” motherboards using their own internal numbering schemes. The “n” prefix often denoted a reference design or a batch produced for a specific contract. For example, the MSI MS-6330, MS-6547, or MS-6577 series sometimes carry an “n1996” marking on the PCB (Printed Circuit Board).
Note: "MS-XXXX" is the most common format for MSI boards. n1996 motherboard drivers
is not actually a motherboard model number, but a compliance marking used by During the late 1990s and early 2000s, MSI