MSI A78M-E45 V2

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Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V5.0 First release 2013/10
V5.1 󰘰 2015/02
G52-7721108

MSI A78M-E45 V2 Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Socket	FM2+
Chipset	AMD A78
Memory Slots	2
Maximum Memory	32 GB
PCI Express 3.0 x16	1
PCI Express 2.0 x1	1
PCI Slots	1
SATA 6Gb/s	6
USB 3.0	2
Audio Chipset	Realtek ALC887
Audio Channels	7.1
Max. LAN Speed	10/100/1000 Mbps
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 10
Memory Standard	DDR3
USB 2.0	8
Onboard Video Chipset	AMD Radeon
LAN Chipset	Realtek RTL8111G

Summary

English

Motherboard Layout Diagram

Diagram illustrating the physical layout of motherboard components and connectors.

Motherboard Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard, including CPU, chipset, memory, and slots.

USB Connectivity

Information on USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports, their locations, and specifications.

CPU and Heatsink Installation Guide

Step-by-step instructions for correctly installing the CPU and heatsink assembly.

Memory Installation Guide

Instructions on how to properly install memory modules into the motherboard slots.

Internal Connectors Guide

Details on connecting power supplies, serial ports, and other internal components to the motherboard.

BIOS Setup Configuration

Guide to entering and configuring BIOS settings for optimal system performance and stability.