MSI A68HM-E33 Series User Manual

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Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V9.0 First release for PCB 9.X 2014/ 10
G52-7721104

MSI A68HM-E33 Series Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Chipset	AMD A68H
Socket	FM2+
Memory Slots	2 x DIMM
Max Memory	32GB
PCI Slots	1
SATA Ports	4 x SATA 6Gb/s
USB 3.0 Ports	2
Memory Standard	DDR3
Audio	Realtek ALC887
LAN	Realtek RTL8111G
Video Outputs	VGA
USB 2.0 Ports	8 x USB 2.0 (4 rear, 4 via internal headers)

Summary

Safety and Environmental Precautions

Safety Instructions

Essential guidelines for safe installation and operation of the equipment.

WEEE Statement - Environmental Protection

English WEEE Statement

MSI's compliance with EU WEEE Directive for product take-back requirements.

Motherboard Layout and Overview

Motherboard Layout Diagram

Visual representation of the motherboard components and connectors.

Motherboard Specifications

CPU, Chipset, and Memory

Details on processor support, chipset, and memory configurations.

Expansion Slots and Graphics

Information on PCIe/PCI slots and video output capabilities.

Storage, USB, Audio, and LAN

Specifications for storage, USB ports, audio, and network interfaces.

Back Panel Connectivity

List of all ports and connectors on the rear I/O panel.

Internal Connectors and BIOS

Internal Connectors List

Details of all internal connectors on the motherboard.

BIOS Features

Information about the BIOS flash, type, and supported standards.

Back Panel Ports and Indicators

Back Panel Port Diagram

APU and Heatsink Installation

APU Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing the APU correctly into the socket.

Heatsink Mounting and Fan Connection

Instructions for attaching the heatsink, securing it, and connecting the fan.

Memory Installation Guide

Memory Module Installation Steps

Visual guide for inserting DDR3 memory modules into DIMM slots.

Memory Module Compatibility

Internal Connectors

ATX Power Connectors (JPWR1~2)

SATA Connectors

SATA Connector Description

Clear CMOS Jumper (JBAT1)

CMOS RAM Clearing Procedure

Expansion Slots

PCIe Expansion Slots (PCI_E1~2)

PCI Expansion Slot (PCI1)

BIOS Setup and Configuration

Entering BIOS Setup

Methods to access the BIOS setup menu upon system startup.

BIOS Setup Options

BIOS Interface and Overclocking Menu

BIOS Overview Screen

Explanation of the main BIOS interface elements and navigation.

OC Menu Introduction

Performance Tuning Options (OC)

CPU and Memory Frequency Settings

Settings for CPU base, ratio, NB ratio, turbo core, and DRAM frequencies.

GPU and XMP Memory Profiles

Advanced Memory and System Settings

DRAM Timing and Voltage Configuration

Settings for memory timing modes, advanced configuration, and voltage.

Spread Spectrum and P-state Limit

CPU and Memory Information & Features

CPU Memory Change Detection and OC Retry

CPU/Memory Specifications and Support