MSI V2 Series User Manual

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

MSI V2 Series Specifications

General

Memory Slots	4
SATA 6Gb/s	6
SATA Ports	6
USB 3.0 Ports	6
Form Factor	ATX
M.2 Slots	1
Wi-Fi	No
Bluetooth	No
Audio	Realtek ALC887 7.1-Channel HD Audio

Summary

Safety Instructions

Motherboard Specifications

CPU Support

Lists supported AMD CPU series and processors for the motherboard.

Chipset

Identifies the AMD chipset used on the motherboard.

Memory Support

Details supported DDR3 memory types, speeds, architecture, and profiles (AMP/XMP).

Expansion Slots

Specifies the types and versions of PCIe and PCI slots available on the motherboard.

Graphics

Lists available graphics ports (VGA, DVI-D, HDMI) and their maximum resolutions.

Storage

Details storage interface support, including SATA ports and RAID capabilities.

Motherboard Specifications (Continued)

USB

Specifies the number and type of USB ports (3.0 and 2.0) supported by the chipset.

Audio

Identifies the audio codec used on the motherboard.

LAN

Specifies the Gigabit LAN controller used on the motherboard.

Back Panel Connectors

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

Internal Connectors

Lists all internal connectors on the motherboard for system components.

Back Panel

APU & Heatsink Installation

APU & Heatsink Installation (Continued)

Memory Installation

Internal Connectors

JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors

Instructions for connecting ATX power supply connectors to the motherboard.

JCOM1: Serial Port Connector

Description of the serial port connector for high-speed communication.

Internal Connectors (Continued)

SATA1~6: SATA Connectors (optional)

Details on SATA connectors for connecting storage devices like HDDs and SSDs.

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Step-by-step guide on how to enter the BIOS setup utility.

OC Menu

OC Menu (Continued)

Current CPU/ DRAM Frequency

Displays current frequencies of installed CPU and Memory.

DRAM Frequency [Auto]

DRAM Voltage [Auto]

CPU Features

CPU Base Frequency (MHz) [Default]

Sets the CPU Base clock, allowing potential overclocking.

Adjusted DRAM Frequency

Spread Spectrum

AMD Cool'n'Quiet [Auto]

Adjust CPU Ratio [Auto]

Sets the CPU ratio to determine CPU clock speed.

Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) [Disabled]

CPU Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]

SVM Mode [Enabled]

Adjusted CPU Frequency

AMD Memory Profile (AMP) [Disabled]

OC Retry Count

Core C6 State [Enabled]

Adjust CPU-NB Ratio [Auto]

DRAM Timing Mode [Auto]

Adjusted CPU-NB Frequency

Advanced DRAM Configuration

CPU Core Control [Auto]

AMD Turbo Core Technology [Auto]

Adjust Turbo Core Ratio [Auto]

Adjusted Turbo Core Frequency

Adjust GPU Engine Frequency [Auto]

Adjusted GPU Engine Frequency