MSI A88X-G43 Series User Manual

Preface
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CONTENTS
Preface ............................................................................................................ i
Copyright Notice ......................................................................................................ii
Trademarks ..............................................................................................................ii
Revision History ......................................................................................................ii
Smartphone Application ..........................................................................................iii
Technical Support ..................................................................................................iii
Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................iv
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ................................................... v
CE Conformity ......................................................................................................... v
Radiation Exposure Statement ...............................................................................vi
European Community Compliance Statement ........................................................vi
Taiwan Wireless Statements ...................................................................................vi
Japan VCCI Class B Statement ..............................................................................vi
Korea Warning Statements .....................................................................................vi
Battery Information .................................................................................................vii
Chemical Substances Information .........................................................................vii
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ...........................viii
Chapter 1 Getting Started............................................................................1-1
Packing Contents .................................................................................................1-2
Optional Accessories ...........................................................................................1-2
Assembly Precautions ..........................................................................................1-3
Motherboard Speci󰘰cations ..................................................................................1-4
Connectors Quick Guide ......................................................................................1-6
Back Panel Quick Guide ...................................................................................... 1-8
APU (Accelerated Processing Units) .................................................................1-10
Introduction to FM2+ APU ...........................................................................1-10
APU & Cooler Installation ............................................................................1-11
Memory .............................................................................................................. 1-13
Dual-Channel mode Population Rule ..........................................................1-13
Mounting Screw Holes ....................................................................................... 1-14
Power Supply .....................................................................................................1-15
JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors .............................................................1-15
Expansion Slots .................................................................................................1-16
PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots ................................................................1-16
Video/ Graphics Cards ...................................................................................... 1-17
Single Video Card Installation ......................................................................1-17
AMD CrossFire™ (Multi-GPU) Technology .................................................1-18
Internal Connectors ............................................................................................ 1-20
SATA1~8: SATA Connectors .....................................................................1-20
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MSI A88X-G43 Series Specifications

General

Brand	MSI
Model	A88X-G43 Series
Category	Motherboard
Language	English