MSI A88XM-E35 Series

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MSI A88XM-E35 Series Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Socket	FM2+
Chipset	AMD A88X
Maximum Memory	32GB
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
PCIe Slots	1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Audio	Realtek ALC887
LAN	Realtek 8111G
Memory Standard	DDR3
USB 2.0	6
Onboard Video	Yes (requires APU)

Summary

Safety Instructions

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Notice 1

Important notices regarding compliance and operation.

Notice 2

Requirements for using shielded cables and power cords.

CE Conformity

Radiation Exposure Statement

European Community Compliance Statement

Taiwan Wireless Statements

Japan VCCI Class B Statement

Korea Warning Statements

Chemical Substances Information

Layout

Motherboard Specifications

CPU Support

Specifies compatible CPU types and sockets.

Chipset

Details the motherboard's chipset.

Memory Support

Lists supported memory types, speeds, and capacities.

Expansion Slots

Describes available PCIe and PCI slots.

Graphics

Outlines graphics port specifications and resolutions.

Storage

Details SATA ports and RAID support.

USB

Lists USB port counts and types for different models.

Audio

Specifies the audio codec used.

LAN

Details the LAN controller specifications.

Back Panel Connectors

Lists all connectors available on the motherboard's rear panel.

Internal Connectors

Details all internal connectors on the motherboard.

BIOS Features

Lists key features of the BIOS.

Form Factor

Specifies the motherboard's physical dimensions.

Back Panel

A88 XM-E35 A78 M-E35

Diagram of the back panel for specific motherboard models.

A88 XM-P33

Diagram of the back panel for specific motherboard models.

A55 M-E35 A58 M-E35

Diagram of the back panel for specific motherboard models.

APU & Heatsink Installation

Memory Installation

Internal Connectors

JPWR12: ATX Power Connectors

Describes the ATX power connectors and their pinouts.

JCOM1: Serial Port Connector

Details the serial port connector pinout and function.

SATA16: SATA Connectors

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector

CPUFAN,SYSFAN12: Fan Power Connectors

JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector

JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors

JUSB12: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors

JUSB3: USB 3.0 Expansion Connector (optional)

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector

JLPT1: Parallel Port Header (optional)

JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper

JUSBPW1, JUSBPW2: USB Power Jumper

PCIE12: PCIe Expansion Slots

PCI1: PCI Expansion Slot

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Steps to access the BIOS setup utility.

Overview

OC Menu