MSI A68HM User Manual

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Contents
Safety Information ........................................................................................... 2
Specifications ...................................................................................................3
Rear I/O Panel .................................................................................................6
LAN Port LED Status Table ................................................................................6
Overview of Components ................................................................................7
CPU Socket .........................................................................................................8
DIMM Slots .........................................................................................................9
PCI_E1~E2, PCI1: PCIe/ PCI Expansion Slot ......................................................9
SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ...................................................................10
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ...............................................................10
M2_1: M.2 Slot ..................................................................................................11
JPWR1~2: Power Connectors ..........................................................................12
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector.......................................................................12
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ........................................................................13
JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector .....................................................................13
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ........................................................................14
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector .........................................................................14
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~2: Fan Connectors .....................................................14
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ..................................................................15
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper .......................................................15
EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators ............................................................15
BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................... 16
Entering BIOS Setup.........................................................................................16
Resetting BIOS .................................................................................................17
Updating BIOS ..................................................................................................17
Software Description .....................................................................................18
Installing Windows
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7/ 8.1/ 10 .........................................................................18
Installing Drivers ..............................................................................................18
Installing Utilities .............................................................................................18
Thank you for purchasing the MSI
®
A68HM GAMING
motherboard. This User Guide gives information about board
layout, component overview and BIOS setup.

MSI A68HM Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Chipset	AMD A68H
CPU Socket	FM2+
Memory Slots	2 x DIMM
Maximum Memory	32 GB
Storage Interface	4 x SATA 6Gb/s
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Audio	Realtek ALC887
LAN	Realtek RTL8111G
Video Outputs	1 x HDMI
Memory Speed	2133/1866/1600
USB Ports	2 x USB 3.0 (rear) 6 x USB 2.0

Summary

Safety Information

Specifications

CPU

Details processor compatibility and requirements for the motherboard.

Chipset

Identifies the motherboard's chipset model and features.

Memory

Covers memory slot configuration, capacity, and supported types.

Expansion Slots

Lists available PCIe and PCI slots for adding expansion cards.

Onboard Graphics

Specifies supported display outputs and maximum resolutions.

Audio

Details the audio codec and high-definition audio capabilities.

LAN

Provides information on the integrated Gigabit LAN controller.

Storage

Describes SATA ports and the M.2 slot for storage devices.

Rear I/O Panel

LAN Port LED Status Table

Explains the Link/Activity and Speed LEDs for the LAN port.

Audio 7.1-channel Configuration

Guide to connecting and configuring the 7.1-channel audio output.

Overview of Components

CPU Socket

Instructions for installing the CPU into the socket.

DIMM Slots

Procedure for installing memory modules into the DIMM slots.

PCI_E1~E2, PCI1: PCIe/ PCI Expansion Slot

Details the available PCIe and PCI expansion slots.

SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

Information about connecting SATA devices to the 6Gb/s ports.

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

Details for connecting front panel switches and LEDs.

M2_1: M.2 Slot

Instructions for installing an M.2 storage device.

JPWR1~2: Power Connectors

Pinout and connection details for ATX power supply.

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector

Information regarding the Trusted Platform Module connector.

JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors

Details for connecting front panel USB 2.0 ports.

JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector

Details for connecting front panel USB 3.1 Gen1 ports.

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector

Pinout for the front panel audio jacks.

JCOM1: Serial Port Connector

Information about the optional serial port connector.

CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~2: Fan Connectors

Details on connecting CPU and system fans.

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector

Connector for the chassis intrusion switch.

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper

Instructions for resetting BIOS settings via jumper.

EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators

Explanation of debug LEDs for component status.

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Methods to access the BIOS setup utility.

Resetting BIOS

Procedures for restoring default BIOS settings.

Updating BIOS

Guides for updating the BIOS using M-FLASH or Live Update 6.

Software Description

Installing Windows® 7/8.1/10

Step-by-step guide for installing Windows operating systems.

Installing Drivers

Instructions for installing motherboard drivers.

Installing Utilities

Guide for installing system utilities.