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... document, but no guarantee is given as to make changes without notice. Trademarks All trademarks in this manual are properties of their respective owners. ■ MSI® is registered trademark of Micro-Star Int'l Co.,Ltd. ■ NVIDIA® is registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation. ■ ATI® is registered trademark...
... document, but no guarantee is given as to make changes without notice. Trademarks All trademarks in this manual are properties of their respective owners. ■ MSI® is registered trademark of Micro-Star Int'l Co.,Ltd. ■ NVIDIA® is registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation. ■ ATI® is registered trademark...
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Preface Safety Instructions ■ Always read the safety instructions carefully. ■ Keep this User's Manual for future reference. ■ Keep this equipment away from humidity. ■ Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before connecting the equipment to the power inlet. ■ Place the power cord such a way that can cause damage or cause electrical shock. ■ If any liquid into the equipment. ◯ The equipment has been exposed to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the same or equivalent type recommended by service personnel: ◯ ...
Preface Safety Instructions ■ Always read the safety instructions carefully. ■ Keep this User's Manual for future reference. ■ Keep this equipment away from humidity. ■ Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before connecting the equipment to the power inlet. ■ Place the power cord such a way that can cause damage or cause electrical shock. ■ If any liquid into the equipment. ◯ The equipment has been exposed to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the same or equivalent type recommended by service personnel: ◯ ...
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If this device must accept any , must be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. ◯ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in order to which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for compliance could...
If this device must accept any , must be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. ◯ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in order to which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for compliance could...
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...forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment and its antenna should be co-located or operating in products at: http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html This wireless device complies with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation... (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI provides the information of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0-300GHz). Taiwan Wireless Statements Japan VCCI Class B Statement クラス...
...forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment and its antenna should be co-located or operating in products at: http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html This wireless device complies with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation... (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI provides the information of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0-300GHz). Taiwan Wireless Statements Japan VCCI Class B Statement クラス...
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...de ces équipements seront obligés de récupérer certains produits en fin de vie. MSI WEEE 2002/96/EC 13 2005 MSI MSI EC Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen Zeitpunkt ausschliesslich an einer lokalen Altgerätesammelstelle in Verkehr ...gebrachten Produkte, am Ende seines Lebenszyklus zurückzunehmen. DEUTSCH Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgerä...
...de ces équipements seront obligés de récupérer certains produits en fin de vie. MSI WEEE 2002/96/EC 13 2005 MSI MSI EC Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen Zeitpunkt ausschliesslich an einer lokalen Altgerätesammelstelle in Verkehr ...gebrachten Produkte, am Ende seines Lebenszyklus zurückzunehmen. DEUTSCH Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgerä...
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... HDMI port JUSB_PW2 Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB3.0 ports JCOM1 JTPM1 SYSFAN2 T:Line-In M:Line- The A88XM-E35/ A78M-E35/ A55M-E35 Series motherboards are based on AMD A88X/ A78/ A55 chipset for choosing the A88XM-E35/ A78M-E35/ A55M-E35 Series (MS-7721 v6.X) Micro-ATX motherboard. English English Thank you...
... HDMI port JUSB_PW2 Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB3.0 ports JCOM1 JTPM1 SYSFAN2 T:Line-In M:Line- The A88XM-E35/ A78M-E35/ A55M-E35 Series motherboards are based on AMD A88X/ A78/ A55 chipset for choosing the A88XM-E35/ A78M-E35/ A55M-E35 Series (MS-7721 v6.X) Micro-ATX motherboard. English English Thank you...
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..., supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24Hz, 36bpp*/ 3840x2160@30Hz, 36bpp*/ 1920x1200@120Hz, 36bpp and 1920x1200@60Hz, 36bpp * Only support when using an FM2+ APU ■ A88XM-E35/ A78M-E35 - AMD A55 Chipset - 6x SATA 3Gb/s ports -
..., supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24Hz, 36bpp*/ 3840x2160@30Hz, 36bpp*/ 1920x1200@120Hz, 36bpp and 1920x1200@60Hz, 36bpp * Only support when using an FM2+ APU ■ A88XM-E35/ A78M-E35 - AMD A55 Chipset - 6x SATA 3Gb/s ports -
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... ■ 3x audio jacks ■ 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector ■ 1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector ■ 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (A88XM-E35/ A78M-E35) ■ 6x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (A55M-E35) ■ 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) ■ 1x ...USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports) (A88XM-E35/ A78M-E35) ■ 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector ■ 1x 4-pin system fan connector ■ 1x 3-pin system fan connector ■ 1x Front panel...
... ■ 3x audio jacks ■ 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector ■ 1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector ■ 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (A88XM-E35/ A78M-E35) ■ 6x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (A55M-E35) ■ 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) ■ 1x ...USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports) (A88XM-E35/ A78M-E35) ■ 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector ■ 1x 4-pin system fan connector ■ 1x 3-pin system fan connector ■ 1x Front panel...
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x 8.5 in . English BIOS Features Form Factor ■ 64 Mb flash ■ UEFI AMI BIOS ■ ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.7, DMI 2.0 ■ Multi-language ■ Micro-ATX Form Factor ■ 8.9 in . (22.6 cm x 21.6 cm) For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/cpu-support/ For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/test-report/ 14
x 8.5 in . English BIOS Features Form Factor ■ 64 Mb flash ■ UEFI AMI BIOS ■ ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.7, DMI 2.0 ■ Multi-language ■ Micro-ATX Form Factor ■ 8.9 in . (22.6 cm x 21.6 cm) For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/cpu-support/ For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/test-report/ 14
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English Back Panel A88XM-E35/ A78M-E35 PS/2 Mouse USB 2.0 VGA DVI-D PS/2 Keyboard LAN Line-In HDMI Line-Out Mic ® USB 3.0 A55M-E35 PS/2 Mouse USB 2.0 PS/2 Keyboard VGA DVI-D LAN Line-In HDMI Line-Out Mic ® USB 2.0 LAN LED Indicator LINK/ACT LED SPEED LED LED Link/ Activity LED Speed LED LED Status Off Yellow Blinking Off Green Orange Description No link Linked Data activity 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection 15
English Back Panel A88XM-E35/ A78M-E35 PS/2 Mouse USB 2.0 VGA DVI-D PS/2 Keyboard LAN Line-In HDMI Line-Out Mic ® USB 3.0 A55M-E35 PS/2 Mouse USB 2.0 PS/2 Keyboard VGA DVI-D LAN Line-In HDMI Line-Out Mic ® USB 2.0 LAN LED Indicator LINK/ACT LED SPEED LED LED Link/ Activity LED Speed LED LED Status Off Yellow Blinking Off Green Orange Description No link Linked Data activity 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection 15
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An APU heatsink is correctly installed, the pins should point as shown in the correct orientation. 3. Wrong installation can not be completely embedded into the socket and can damage both the APU and the motherboard. 1. Please note that any violation of the APU. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Press the APU down firmly into the socket. 16 As the APU is likely to make sure the APU is properly and completely embedded into the socket and close the lever. Follow the steps below to install a APU heatsink. Look for the gold arrow of the correct installation ...
An APU heatsink is correctly installed, the pins should point as shown in the correct orientation. 3. Wrong installation can not be completely embedded into the socket and can damage both the APU and the motherboard. 1. Please note that any violation of the APU. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Press the APU down firmly into the socket. 16 As the APU is likely to make sure the APU is properly and completely embedded into the socket and close the lever. Follow the steps below to install a APU heatsink. Look for the gold arrow of the correct installation ...
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Important • While disconnecting the Safety Hook from the fixed bolt, it . 8. Then press down the lever. 9. English 5. Hook one end of the clip to the documentation in the APU cooler package for more details about APU cooler installation. 17 Attach the APU Fan cable to fasten the cooling set onto the retention mechanism. Position the cooling set on your fingers, because once the Safety Hook is disconnected from the fixed bolt, the fixed lever will spring back instantly. • Confirm that the APU cooler has formed a tight seal with the APU before booting your ...
Important • While disconnecting the Safety Hook from the fixed bolt, it . 8. Then press down the lever. 9. English 5. Hook one end of the clip to the documentation in the APU cooler package for more details about APU cooler installation. 17 Attach the APU Fan cable to fasten the cooling set onto the retention mechanism. Position the cooling set on your fingers, because once the Safety Hook is disconnected from the fixed bolt, the fixed lever will spring back instantly. • Confirm that the APU cooler has formed a tight seal with the APU before booting your ...
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Always install DDR3 memory modules in Dual-Channel mode. 18 English Memory Installation Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to install memories at the address below. http://youtu.be of the same type and density in DDR3 DIMM slots. • To ensure system stability, memory modules must be /76yLtJaKlCQ 1 2 3 Important • DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2, and the DDR3 standard is not backward compatible.
Always install DDR3 memory modules in Dual-Channel mode. 18 English Memory Installation Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to install memories at the address below. http://youtu.be of the same type and density in DDR3 DIMM slots. • To ensure system stability, memory modules must be /76yLtJaKlCQ 1 2 3 Important • DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2, and the DDR3 standard is not backward compatible.
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JCOM1: Serial Port Connector This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to install power supply connectors. Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to ensure stable operation of the motherboard. http://youtu.be hooked on the motherboard's power connector. If done correctly, the clip on the power cable should be /gkDYyR_83I4 1.+2J3.+3.P33.G4VW.3.r+5VoR.5uG6Vn1.r7+do.5uG8Vn.rP9do.Wu51nV0R1d.S1+O1B.1+K2211.V+3213.V+4.133.-5V.113.2G6V1V.rP7o1.SuG81-n.rO9Gdo2.NurG0o2n#.ruR1do2n.eu+...
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to install power supply connectors. Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to ensure stable operation of the motherboard. http://youtu.be hooked on the motherboard's power connector. If done correctly, the clip on the power cable should be /gkDYyR_83I4 1.+2J3.+3.P33.G4VW.3.r+5VoR.5uG6Vn1.r7+do.5uG8Vn.rP9do.Wu51nV0R1d.S1+O1B.1+K2211.V+3213.V+4.133.-5V.113.2G6V1V.rP7o1.SuG81-n.rO9Gdo2.NurG0o2n#.ruR1do2n.eu+...
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... during transmission otherwise. • SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 A88XM-E35/ A78M-E35 - English SATA1~6: SATA Connectors This connector is recommended that large SATA devices, such as HDDs, SSDs, and optical drives, be screwed down...
... during transmission otherwise. • SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 A88XM-E35/ A78M-E35 - English SATA1~6: SATA Connectors This connector is recommended that large SATA devices, such as HDDs, SSDs, and optical drives, be screwed down...
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If the motherboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with liner mode. Remember to the power supply directly. The Command Center utility can be plugged into any fan blades. 21 If the computer case is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be installed to automatically control the fan speeds according to the CPU's and system's temperature. • If there are not enough ports on screen. The system will record this intrusion and a warning message will instead connect to connect all system fans, adapters are available to ...
If the motherboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with liner mode. Remember to the power supply directly. The Command Center utility can be plugged into any fan blades. 21 If the computer case is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be installed to automatically control the fan speeds according to the CPU's and system's temperature. • If there are not enough ports on screen. The system will record this intrusion and a warning message will instead connect to connect all system fans, adapters are available to ...
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English JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on the optional MConnectors to determine correct connector orientation and placement. • The majority of the computer case's front panel connectors will primarily be /DPELIdVNZUI PowPoewr LeEr DSwi2tc.h+41.0-6..N+8o.-Pin JFP1 1.+3.-5.-7.H+9D.RDReLseEesDrevteSdwitch JFP2 1.S2p.V3eC.aS4kCp.eV5erCakCe5r Important • On the connectors coming from the computer case into the M-Connector and then plug the M-Connector into JFP1. 22 Video Demonstration Watch the video ...
English JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on the optional MConnectors to determine correct connector orientation and placement. • The majority of the computer case's front panel connectors will primarily be /DPELIdVNZUI PowPoewr LeEr DSwi2tc.h+41.0-6..N+8o.-Pin JFP1 1.+3.-5.-7.H+9D.RDReLseEesDrevteSdwitch JFP2 1.S2p.V3eC.aS4kCp.eV5erCakCe5r Important • On the connectors coming from the computer case into the M-Connector and then plug the M-Connector into JFP1. 22 Video Demonstration Watch the video ...
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Uu7Bn.S2G6d.B.r0Uo25+Su..0Un4B-d.S3G3B_.rT3Uo2X_uS.UT1_nB.XCdSP3_B__oCD3Rw__PXeDRr_NXD_PDN Important • Note that the VCC and GND pins must connect the device to 5Gbits/s (SuperSpeed). 111.U2S1.U3B1S.2G4B.1.0rU25o+..Su10Un6B-S1d.3G7B_1.r3TU8o1_X.uSU9Tn_B.2XSdCP30_Bo__.C3NwDR__oePXRDrP_XNDin_PDN 109.G.U8roS. It supports data transfer rates up to a USB 3.0 port through an optional USB 3.0 compliant cable. 23 English JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors This connector is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. JUSB3: USB 3.0 Expansion Connector (optional) The USB 3.0 ...
Uu7Bn.S2G6d.B.r0Uo25+Su..0Un4B-d.S3G3B_.rT3Uo2X_uS.UT1_nB.XCdSP3_B__oCD3Rw__PXeDRr_NXD_PDN Important • Note that the VCC and GND pins must connect the device to 5Gbits/s (SuperSpeed). 111.U2S1.U3B1S.2G4B.1.0rU25o+..Su10Un6B-S1d.3G7B_1.r3TU8o1_X.uSU9Tn_B.2XSdCP30_Bo__.C3NwDR__oePXRDrP_XNDin_PDN 109.G.U8roS. It supports data transfer rates up to a USB 3.0 port through an optional USB 3.0 compliant cable. 23 English JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors This connector is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. JUSB3: USB 3.0 Expansion Connector (optional) The USB 3.0 ...
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The parallel port is used to connect an optional parallel port bracket. Please refer to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module). English JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector connects to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. 2.34V.36S..3tS8aVe.n15Prd0iVaob1.NlwyP2I1o.eRopG4rwoPQ.rwGeionreurornudnd 1.L3P.L5CP.LCC7P.loLRC9cP.eLka1CsPd1e1ad.CtL3drPea.dLsdCrPsedasCr&edsFdsd&sraraedt&amsasdpteaa&intpa0dinap1tian2pin3 JLPT1: Parallel Port Header This connector is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel ...
The parallel port is used to connect an optional parallel port bracket. Please refer to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module). English JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector connects to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. 2.34V.36S..3tS8aVe.n15Prd0iVaob1.NlwyP2I1o.eRopG4rwoPQ.rwGeionreurornudnd 1.L3P.L5CP.LCC7P.loLRC9cP.eLka1CsPd1e1ad.CtL3drPea.dLsdCrPsedasCr&edsFdsd&sraraedt&amsasdpteaa&intpa0dinap1tian2pin3 JLPT1: Parallel Port Header This connector is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel ...
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Afterwards, open the jumper . With the CMOS RAM, the system can clear the CMOS RAM by shorting this jumper while the system is off. English JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to clear the CMOS RAM. 1 Keep Data 1 Clear Data Important You can automatically boot into the operating system (OS) every time it is turned on because it will damage the motherboard. Do not clear the CMOS RAM while the system is on . If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to save system configuration ...
Afterwards, open the jumper . With the CMOS RAM, the system can clear the CMOS RAM by shorting this jumper while the system is off. English JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to clear the CMOS RAM. 1 Keep Data 1 Clear Data Important You can automatically boot into the operating system (OS) every time it is turned on because it will damage the motherboard. Do not clear the CMOS RAM while the system is on . If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to save system configuration ...