MSI A88XM-E35 V2 Series

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Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V6.3 Release for V2 series 2015/ 01
G52-7721107

MSI A88XM-E35 V2 Series Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Chipset	AMD A88X
Socket	FM2+
Maximum Memory	32GB
PCIe x16 Slots	1
PCI Slots	1
Memory Standard	DDR3
PCIe x1 Slots	1
SATA Ports	6 x SATA 6Gb/s
USB 3.0 Ports	4
USB 2.0 Ports	8 (4 rear, 4 via header)
Video Outputs	HDMI, DVI, VGA
Audio	Realtek ALC887
LAN	Realtek RTL8111G
Memory Slots	2 x DIMM

Summary

Safety Instructions

Layout

Motherboard Specifications

CPU Support

Details on supported AMD CPU series and processors.

Chipset

Information about the AMD A88X/A78 chipset.

Memory Support

Specifications for DDR3 memory slots, speed, and features.

Expansion Slots

Details on PCIe and PCI expansion slot types and versions.

Graphics

Supported display outputs and maximum resolutions.

Storage

Information on SATA ports, speeds, and RAID support.

USB

Details on USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 port counts and locations.

Audio

LAN

Back Panel Connectors

List of all connectors available on the motherboard's rear panel.

Internal Connectors

List of all headers and connectors inside the motherboard.

BIOS Features

Back Panel

APU & Heatsink Installation

Memory Installation

Internal Connectors

JPWR12: ATX Power Connectors

Instructions for connecting ATX power supply connectors.

SATA16: SATA Connectors (optional)

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

JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper

PCIE12: PCIe Expansion Slots

PCI1: PCI Expansion Slot

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Instructions on how to access the BIOS setup utility.

OC Menu

Current CPU DRAM Frequency

Displays current frequencies of installed CPU and Memory.

CPU Base Frequency (MHz) [Default]

Sets the CPU Base clock for overclocking.

Adjust CPU Ratio [Auto]

Sets the CPU ratio for determining CPU clock speed.

Adjusted CPU Frequency

Adjust CPU-NB Ratio [Auto]

Adjusted CPU-NB Frequency

CPU Core Control [Auto]

AMD Turbo Core Technology [Auto]

Adjust Turbo Core Ratio [Auto]

Adjusted Turbo Core Frequency

DRAM Frequency [Auto]

Adjusted DRAM Frequency

Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) [Disabled]

AMD Memory Profile (AMP) [Disabled]

DRAM Timing Mode [Auto]

Advanced DRAM Configuration

DRAM Voltage [Auto]

CPU Features

AMD CoolnQuiet [Auto]