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MSI A88XM GAMING Micro ATX motherboard black PCB red accents FM2+ socket DDR3 slots PCIe x16 SATA ports I/O shield

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MSI A88XM GAMING AMD A88X FM2+ DDR3 32GB Micro ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-04KG-C5PTG

Micro ATX board for FM2/FM2+ CPUs with 32GB DDR3 limit, 2400MHz support, 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 RAM32 GB
  • PCI slots2 PCIe x16 slots - PCI_E1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x16 speed*
  • Supports AMD A-Series and Athlon processors on Socket FM2/FM2+
  • 32GB maximum DDR3 capacity at 2400MHz memory speed
  • Realtek ALC1150 codec delivers 7.1 channel high-fidelity sound
  • Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN controller for low-latency networking
  • Six SATA III interfaces with RAID support

Socket FM2/FM2+ micro-ATX platform

The board pairs the AMD A88X chipset with Socket FM2 and FM2+ support for A-Series and Athlon processors in a compact micro-ATX layout. Four DDR3 slots accept up to 32 GB of system memory running at 2400 MHz. It targets builders who want a small-footprint desktop foundation with modern connectivity.

Dual x16 slots and six SATA III ports

PCI_E1 delivers PCIe 3.0 x16 speed with FM2+ CPUs while PCI_E4 runs at PCIe 3.0 x8, giving room for a graphics card and a second add-in board. Two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots handle extra peripherals. Six SATA III connectors provide plenty of internal storage bandwidth without occupying expansion slots.

Killer E2205 LAN and Realtek ALC1150 audio

The onboard Killer E2205 Gigabit controller prioritises gaming traffic for lower latency during extended sessions. Realtek ALC1150 drives 7.1 channel high-fidelity output with S/PDIF support. USB 3.0 is supplied by both the A88X chipset and a VIA VL806 controller for sustained throughput across four rear and internal ports.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI A88XM GAMING
Model nameMSI A88XM 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 RAM32 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support6XSATA 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

Questions about this item

Does the A88X chipset throttle the PCIe 3.0 x16 slot to x8 when the second x16 slot is populated?

PCI_E1 runs at PCIe 3.0 x16 and PCI_E4 at PCIe 3.0 x8 when a Socket FM2+ processor is installed; the chipset does not reduce the primary slot below x16.

How loud does the Killer E2205 LAN controller get under continuous network load?

The LAN controller is a passive component with no fan, so it adds no audible noise regardless of traffic volume.

Which DDR3 memory speeds are guaranteed to reach 2400 MHz without manual voltage changes?

The board supports DDR3 up to 2400 MHz; achieving that frequency depends on the memory modules' XMP profiles and the CPU's integrated memory controller.

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