MSI A68HM-P33 Series User Manual

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Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V8.0 First release for PCB 8.X 2014/ 10
G52-7721105

MSI A68HM-P33 Series Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Socket Type	FM2+
Chipset	AMD A68H
Memory Slots	2
Maximum Memory	32 GB
PCIe 3.0 x16	1
PCIe 2.0 x16	0
PCIe 2.0 x1	1
PCI Slots	1
SATA 6Gb/s	4
USB 3.0 ports	2
USB 3.1 Gen1 ports	0
USB 2.0 ports	6
Audio Chipset	Realtek ALC887
Memory Standard	DDR3
LAN	Realtek RTL8111G
Video Outputs	VGA, DVI-D, HDMI

Summary

Layout

Motherboard Specifications

CPU Support

Lists supported CPU types and sockets.

Chipset

Identifies the main chipset used on the motherboard.

Memory Support

Details supported RAM types, speeds, and features.

Expansion Slots

Lists available PCIe slots and their types.

Graphics

Specifies onboard graphics capabilities and resolutions.

Storage

Details storage interfaces like SATA and RAID support.

USB

Lists USB port types, quantities, and locations.

Audio

Specifies the audio codec used on the motherboard.

LAN

Details the network controller and speed.

Back Panel Connectors

Lists all connectors available on the rear I/O panel.

Motherboard Internal Headers

BIOS Functionality

Physical Specifications

Back Panel Diagram

LAN LED Indicator

Explains the status and meaning of LAN port LEDs.

APU & Heatsink Installation

Memory Installation

Power and Serial Connectors

ATX Power Connectors

Describes the main power supply connectors.

Serial Port Connector

Explains the function of the serial port connector.

SATA Connectors

Fan Connectors

Front Panel Connectors

Expansion Port Connectors

Legacy Port and CMOS Jumper

PCIe Expansion Slots

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Instructions on how to access the BIOS setup utility.

BIOS Overview

OC Menu