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MSI A68HI AMD FM2 DDR3 USB3.0 PCIe SATA3 M.2 Mini-ITX

MSI A68HI AMD FM2 DDR3 USB3.0 PCIe SATA3 M.2 Mini-ITX

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Quicklinx: BQK3WS00 Mfr#: A68HI
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Description

Military Class 4 is the step in high quality components. The Super Ferrite Choke and Solid CAP will make sure that your PC runs more stable under extreme gaming conditions.

The Gen 4 Fabric PCB helps to against moisture cause by some humid conditions and environments.

Compared to common motherboards which need extra BIOS chips, MSI's M-Flash has a double advantage which doesn't need extra components and secondly, all your BIOS data will be saved in the USB drive. The stored data does not only have backup and upgrade function, moreover, it can also be seen as a portable BIOS chip which is actually able to boot up your PC.

AMD Cool'n'Quiet Technology reduces heat and noise so you can experience amazing performance without distraction. Combined with core enhancements, included in the AMD processors, that can improve overall power savings, deliver better multitasking and energy efficiency. Cool'n'Quiet technology can automatically adjust processor ratio to throttle CPU speed with four modes.

  • Military Class 4

    Military Class 4 is the step in high quality components. The Super Ferrite Choke and Solid CAP will make sure that your PC runs more stable under extreme gaming conditions.
  • Military Class essentials

    The core of Military Class 4 is based on the essentials which increase your stability in the worst conditions. The humidity protection and high temperature protection ensure your system surviving each environment, no matter how harsh. The fabulous structure of the PCB limits EMI radiation. On top of that all the connectors have ESD protection in order to prevent short circuit.
  • Humidity protection

    The Gen 4 Fabric PCB helps to against moisture cause by some humid conditions and environments.
  • ESD protection

    Anti-ESD ICs and fuses onboard help to totally protect your motherboard from electrostatic damage.
  • EMI protection

    The optimized EMI-proof design helps to keep users safe when during a long-time computer operation.
  • HIGH temperature protection

    Certificated Military Class 4 components help to work stable under some extreme conditions.
  • Live Update

    MSI Live Update is renewed! The popular software automatically downloads and installs the drivers, BIOS and software. Rest assured while your system is always configured using the latest software so you get the maximum performance and stability.
  • Fast boot

    No more seamless waiting for your O/S to be loaded! MSI Fast Boot helps to make your system boot lightning fast. MSI Fast Boot also features a GO2BIOS button. Simply click it to restart your PC and go straight to the system BIOS.
  • M-Flash

    Compared to common motherboards which need extra BIOS chips, MSI's M-Flash has a double advantage which doesn't need extra components and secondly, all your BIOS data will be saved in the USB drive. The stored data does not only have backup and upgrade function, moreover, it can also be seen as a portable BIOS chip which is actually able to boot up your PC.
  • USB 3.0

    Compared to the 480Mbps provided by traditional USB 2.0, the USB 3.0's 5Gb/s offers 10 times the transfer bandwidth, so transferring a Blu-ray movie takes less than one minute.
  • SATA 6Gb/s

    SATA 6Gb/s provides double the bandwidth of traditional SATA 3Gb/s, and increases the data transfer rate between your motherboard and internal storage devices, such as 7200RPM HDDs, 10000RPM HDDs and SSDs. It's also the current trend for upcoming high-speed internal storage devices to break the existing bottleneck of a PC's performance.
  • USB Safeguard

    USB Safeguard can prevent motherboards and USB devices from being damaged by short-circuit and ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) with Anti-ESD chips built-into the motherboards. Additionally, the safeguard can protect against such dangers multiple times, and greatly improves product lifespan.
  • AMD Cool'n'Quiet

    AMD Cool'n'Quiet Technology reduces heat and noise so you can experience amazing performance without distraction. Combined with core enhancements, included in the AMD processors, that can improve overall power savings, deliver better multitasking and energy efficiency. Cool'n'Quiet technology can automatically adjust processor ratio to throttle CPU speed with four modes.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
MSI A68HI - motherboard - mini ITX - Socket FM2+ - AMD A68H
Product Type
Motherboard - mini ITX
Chipset Type
AMD A68H
Processor Socket
1 x Socket FM2+
Compatible Processors
Athlon, A series
Max RAM Size
32 GB
RAM Supported
2 DIMM slots non-ECC, unbuffered
Storage Ports
4 x SATA-600 (RAID)
USB / FireWire Ports
2 x USB 3.0 + 2 x USB 2.0 + (2 x USB 3.0 + 2 x USB 2.0 via headers)
Max Allocated RAM Size
2048 MB
Audio
HD Audio (8-channel)
LAN
Gigabit Ethernet


Detailed Specification

General

Product Type
Motherboard - mini ITX
Chipset Type
AMD A68H
Processor Socket
Socket FM2+
Max Processors Qty
1
Compatible Processors
Athlon, A series

Supported RAM

Max Size
32 GB
Bus Clock
1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1866 MHz, 2133 MHz
Supported RAM Integrity Check
Non-ECC
Registered or Buffered
Unbuffered
Features
Dual channel memory architecture, Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP), AMD Memory Profile (AMP)

Graphics

Max Allocated RAM Size
2048 MB

Audio

Type
HD Audio (8-channel)
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC887
Compliant Standards
High Definition Audio

LAN

Network Controller
Realtek RTL8111G
Network Interfaces
Gigabit Ethernet

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slots
1 x CPU , 2 x DIMM 240-pin , 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (FM2+ processor must be installed) , 1 x M.2 socket
Storage Interfaces
SATA-600 -connectors: 4 x 7pin Serial ATA - 4 devices - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10
Interfaces
1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse , 2 x USB 3.0 , 1 x VGA , 1 x DVI-D , 2 x USB 2.0 , 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x microphone - mini-jack , 1 x HDMI
Internal Interfaces
1 x audio - header , 2 x USB 2.0 - header , 2 x USB 3.0 - header
Power Connectors
4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector

Features

BIOS Features
M-Flash, UEFI BIOS, MSI ClickBIOS 4
Hardware Features
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, USB Safeguard, Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support, AMD Memory Profile (AMP) support, MSI Military Class IV, Military Class Essentials, MSI Fast Boot

Miscellaneous

Software Included
MSI Live Update 6
Width
17 cm
Depth
17 cm
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