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Green micro-ATX board with black FM2 socket and silver heatsinks

MSI

MSI FM2-A75MA-P33 AMD motherboard Socket FM2 A75 DDR3 16GB Micro ATX

SKU CH-QHEF-WWHAR

Micro-ATX board for Socket FM2 APUs with AMD A75 chipset, dual-channel DDR3 up to 2133 MHz, 16 GB maximum, one PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, six SATA ports, Realtek Gigabit LAN and 8-channel audio

  • ProcessorAMD A10/A8/A6/A4 series processors supporting Socket FM2 arc
  • ChipsetAMD A75
  • CPU socketSocket FM2
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 2133 (overclocking)/1866/1600/133
  • Max supported RAM16 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 1 PCIe 2.0 x1 slot 1 PCI slot
  • Socket FM2 supports AMD A-series processors for desktop builds
  • AMD A75 chipset delivers native SATA III connectivity across six ports
  • Dual-channel DDR3 up to 2133 MHz overclocking for faster memory throughput
  • 16 GB maximum capacity across two slots for ample system memory
  • Realtek ALC887 provides 8-channel audio with intelligent sound detection

Socket FM2 A75 Micro ATX motherboard

The MSI FM2-A75MA-P33 is a Micro ATX board built around the AMD A75 chipset for Socket FM2 processors including A10, A8, A6 and A4 series APUs. It supports up to 16GB of dual-channel DDR3 memory across speeds from 1066MHz to 2133MHz with overclocking. Expansion includes one PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, one PCIe 2.0 x1 slot and one legacy PCI slot.

Sustained load behaviour

Six SATA III ports provide consistent throughput for multiple drives during extended file transfers or RAID arrays without the bottlenecks of older SATA revisions. The Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN controller maintains 10, 100 and 1000Mb/s links under continuous network traffic. Rear I/O supplies four USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 ports for steady peripheral bandwidth. Realtek ALC887 8-channel audio delivers stable output during long sessions.

Upgrade context

This board replaces earlier Socket FM1 or non-A75 FM2 designs that lack native SATA III and USB 3.0 on the rear panel. The jump is worthwhile when building or repairing a system that needs 16GB DDR3 capacity, six 6Gb/s SATA ports and USB 3.0 without adding expansion cards. It also suits legacy PCI card retention alongside a modern APU.

How it compares

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Price $37.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI FM2-A75MA-P33
Model nameMSI FM2-A75MA-P33
Processor
ProcessorAMD A10/A8/A6/A4 series processors supporting Socket FM2 architecture
CPU socketSocket FM2
ChipsetAMD A75
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 2133 (overclocking)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory
Max supported RAM16 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support6XSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC887 Chip
- Supports 8-channel sound effects detected by intelligent sound interface
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek PCI-E GbLAN Controller RTL8111E Chip
- Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1000Mb/s
Compliant with PCI-Express bus specification v1.0a.
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 PCIe 2.0 x16 slot
1 PCIe 2.0 x1 slot
1 PCI slot
Onboard USB headers4 USB 2.0 ports (backplane)
2 USB 3.0 ports (backplane)

Questions about this item

How much power does the FM2-A75MA-P33 draw when the system runs all day?

The board itself has no published power-draw figure; total consumption depends on the FM2 processor and DDR3 modules you install.

Which components must I already own for this motherboard to work?

You need a Socket FM2 AMD A10/A8/A6/A4 processor, DDR3 memory up to 16 GB, a Micro-ATX case, an ATX power supply, and drives that use SATA.

Will my existing PCI expansion card work in the FM2-A75MA-P33?

Yes, the board provides one legacy PCI slot alongside one PCIe 2.0 x16 and one PCIe 2.0 x1 slot.

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