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MSI A88XM-E45 V2 User Manual

MSI A88XM-E45 V2
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Preface
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Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V5.0 First release 2013/10
V5.1 󰘰 2015/02
G52-7721108
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MSI A88XM-E45 V2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorMicro ATX
SocketFM2+
ChipsetAMD A88X
Memory Slots4
Maximum Memory64 GB
Memory TypeDDR3
SATA Ports8 x SATA 6Gb/s
USB Ports8 x USB 2.0 (4 rear, 4 via headers)
AudioRealtek ALC887
LANRealtek RTL8111G Gigabit LAN controller
Video Outputs1 x VGA

Summary

Safety and Regulatory Information

Safety and Battery Guidelines

Essential safety precautions, manual reference, and battery disposal/recycling guidelines.

Regulatory Compliance

Statements on FCC, CE, radiation exposure, and EU directives for device operation.

Regional Compliance

Compliance information for various regions like EU, Japan, India, and international regulations.

WEEE Environmental Statement

EU directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment management and product take-back.

Motherboard Specifications

Layout and Core Specifications

Diagram of motherboard layout and key specs: CPU, chipset, memory, graphics, storage.

Connectivity and Expansion

Details on USB, LAN, Audio, back panel, internal connectors, and expansion slots.

BIOS Features and Form Factor

Information on BIOS capabilities, flash size, and motherboard physical dimensions.

Component Installation and Connectors

CPU, Heatsink, and Memory Installation

Guides for correctly installing the APU, heatsink, and DDR3 memory modules.

Internal Connectors and Ports

Descriptions of ATX power, SATA, fan, serial, USB, TPM, and parallel connectors.

Expansion Slots

Information on PCIe and PCI expansion slot types and their usage.

BIOS Setup and Configuration

Accessing and Navigating BIOS

Methods to enter BIOS setup, overview of the interface, and basic navigation.

CPU and Memory Tuning

Configuration of CPU/DRAM frequencies, ratios, core control, and Turbo Core settings.

Advanced Settings and Features

Detailed configuration for DRAM, spread spectrum, CPU features, virtualization, and power management.

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