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Black ATX motherboard with red accents, FM2 socket, four DDR3 slots, three long PCIe slots, multiple SATA ports

MSI

MSI A88X-G45 GAMING AMD Motherboard

SKU CH-098G-DNB0H

Supports AMD FM2/FM2+ CPUs with A88X chipset, 64GB DDR3, 2400MHz memory, 7.1 audio and Killer E2205 LAN

  • ProcessorSupports AMD Socket FM2 +/FM2 architecture A-Series/Athlon p
  • ChipsetAMD A88X
  • CPU socketSocket FM2/FM2+
  • Supported memory2400 MHz memory
  • Max supported RAM64 GB
  • PCI slots3 PCIe x16 slots - PCI_E2 supports PCIe 3.0 x16 speeds * - P
  • Supports AMD A-Series and Athlon processors via Socket FM2/FM2+
  • Up to 64GB DDR3 memory at 2400MHz standard
  • Three PCIe x16 slots for multi-GPU configurations
  • 1 channel high-fidelity audio with Realtek ALC1150 Codec
  • Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN Controller for low-latency networking

Socket FM2/FM2+ ATX Motherboard

The MSI A88X-G45 GAMING is an ATX motherboard built on the AMD A88X chipset for Socket FM2 and FM2+ processors. It supports AMD A-Series and Athlon CPUs and runs DDR3 memory up to 2400MHz with a maximum capacity of 64GB.

Ideal for legacy AMD APU builds

This board suits builders upgrading or repairing an FM2/FM2+ system who need 7.1-channel audio from the Realtek ALC1150 codec and Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN. It is not suitable for AM4 or AM5 platforms, nor for memory types other than DDR3.

DDR3 2400MHz with 64GB limit

The single specification that decides compatibility is the DDR3 memory standard capped at 2400MHz and 64GB total across four slots. Verify your modules match this speed and density before purchase.

How it compares

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Price $77.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI A88X-G45 GAMING
Model nameMSI A88X-G45 GAMING
Processor
ProcessorSupports AMD Socket FM2 +/FM2 architecture A-Series/Athlon processors *
CPU socketSocket FM2/FM2+
ChipsetAMD A88X
Memory
Supported memory2400 MHz memory
Max supported RAM64 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support8XSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1150 Codec
- 7.1 channel high-fidelity sound
- Supports S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerKiller E2205 Gigabit LAN Controller *
- 1 network port located on the backplane
Ports & slots
Onboard USB headers6 USB 2.0 ports (front)
2 USB 2.0 ports (backplane)

Questions about this item

Which AMD A-Series or Athlon processor for the FM2+ socket do I need to have on hand before this motherboard will post?

The board accepts any AMD Socket FM2+ or FM2 architecture A-Series or Athlon CPU; only FM2+ processors unlock the PCIe 3.0 links on the PCI_E2 and PCI_E5 slots.

If I keep my existing DDR3 2400MHz memory kit, will it run at its rated speed on the four DIMM slots?

Yes, the memory standard is DDR3 2400MHz and the board supports up to 64GB across the four slots, so a compatible kit will operate at its rated frequency.

How can I verify the Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN controller is active after I install the board?

Open Device Manager in Windows; the adapter will appear as Killer E2205 Gigabit Ethernet Controller with a working driver and a valid link speed shown in its properties.

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