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MSI A68HM-E33 AMD A68H Chipset Motherboard

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MSI A68HM-E33 AMD A68H Chipset Motherboard
Key Features
  • M-ATX Form Factor
  • FM2+ Socket
  • AMD A68H Chipset
  • Supports AMD A-Series/Athlon Processors
With support for AMD socket FM2+/FM2 A-Series/Athlon processors, the A68HM-E33 AMD A68H Chipset Motherboard from MSI can serve as the backbone of your PC. This motherboard is designed to withstand humidity, protect against electrostatic damage and electro-magnetic interference, and even high temperatures allowing for enhanced computing power while reducing the risk of the motherboard failing.
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MSI A68HM-E33 Overview

With support for AMD socket FM2+/FM2 A-Series/Athlon processors, the A68HM-E33 AMD A68H Chipset Motherboard from MSI can serve as the backbone of your PC. This motherboard is designed to withstand humidity, protect against electrostatic damage and electro-magnetic interference, and even high temperatures allowing for enhanced computing power while reducing the risk of the motherboard failing.

Along with enhanced durability, you can also take advantage of an optimized BIOS designed with Windows 8 in mind. Ensure your BIOS remains up to date with the Life Update 6 feature, increase boot times with Fast Boot, and easily backup and restore your BIOS right from a memory stick with M-Flash. These are just a few of the many features you can take advantage of with this MSI motherboard.

The A68HM-E33 motherboard from MSI supports 1333, 1600, 1866, and 2133 DDR3 memory with a maximum memory capacity of 32GB. PCI-E x16, PCI-E x1, PCI-E Gen3 x16, and PCI slots make it simple to attach a variety of peripherals to the motherboard while SATA III connectivity ensures a fast connection for hard drives and optical media drives. This motherboard also features two USB 3.0 ports, six USB 2.0 ports, three audio ports, one VGA port, and one HDMI port.

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 will survive each environment. The structure of the PCB limits EMI radiation. On top of that all the connectors have ESD protection in order to prevent short circuit.
Click BIOS 4
The MSI Click BIOS 4 a UEFI BIOS with optimizations for Windows 8. Not only that it also reacts faster, runs smoother and has better mouse support. And this all comes with a variety of additional features.
Live Update 6
MSI Live Update software automatically downloads and installs the latest 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.

• Backup/restore your BIOS to/from any USB flash disk
• Avoid unnecessary repair due to accident failures during the upgrading process
• Earn more BIOS lifespan by reducing unnecessary rewriting process
USB 3.0
Compared to the 480 Mbps provided by traditional USB 2.0, the USB 3.0's 5 Gb/s offers 10 times the transfer bandwidth, so transferring a Blu-ray movie takes less than one minute.

• 10X faster than USB 2.0
• Up to 5Gb/s data transfer bandwidth
• Boost transfer rate between your PC and external storage devices
SATA 6 Gb/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 7200 rpm HDDs, 10000 rpm HDDs and SSDs.

• 2X faster than SATA 3Gb/s
• Up to 6Gb/s data transfer bandwidth
• Unleash true performance of new HDDs/SSDs
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.

• All MSI motherboards use USB Safeguard's anti-ESD chip for thorough protection against ESD damage
• USB Safeguard is protected against a short circuit and/or ESD without the need for a fuse. It also supports stand-by power supply
Winki 3
Winki 3 is a free Linux-based O/S which is based on the Linux core. With an ultra-fast booting speed and a multi-language interface, the built-in Winki 3 provides an easy-to-use Internet environment that includes functions such as Internet surfing, web mail, instant messaging, picture browsing, and more. It's the most practical way to be online in the shortest time.

• User friendly and free applications
• Power on to run applications in 25 seconds
• Multi-language interface support
AMD Cool and Quiet
AMD Cool'n'Quiet Technology reduces heat and noise so you can experience enhanced 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.

• Independent Dynamic Core Technology
• Dual Dynamic Power Management
• AMD CoolCore Technology
• AMD Wideband Frequency Control
• Multi-Point Thermal Control
HDMI
Enjoy the enhanced HD video playback now. This MSI motherboard comes equipped with HDMI connectivity that supports the latest and the most innovative signal outputs to provide an improved visual experience.

MSI A68HM-E33 Specs

CPU
• Supports FM2+ socket for AMD A-series/ Athlon series processor
Chipset
• AMD A68H
Main Memory
• 2 x DDR3 memory slots supporting up to 32 GB
• Supports DDR3 2133(OC)/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333 MHz
• Dual channel memory architecture
• Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
• Supports AMD Memory Profile (AMP)
• Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Slots
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
• 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot
• 1 x PCI slot
Graphics
• 1 x VGA port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@ 60Hz, 24bpp
• 1x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24Hz, 36bpp/ 3840x2160@30Hz, 36bpp/1920x1200@120Hz, 36bpp and 1920x1200@60Hz, 36bpp
On-Board SATA
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- Supports RAID 0, RAID1 and RAID 10
USB
• 2 x USB 3.0 ports on the back panel
• 6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB connectors)
Audio
• Realtek ALC887 Codec
LAN
• Realtek RTL8111G Gigabit LAN
Back Panel I/O Ports
- 1 x PS/2keyboard port
- 1 x PS/2mouse port
- 1 x VGA port
- 2 x USB3.0 ports
- 1 x HDMI port
- 1 x LAN (RJ45) port
- 2 x USB2.0 ports
- 3 x audio jacks
Internal I/O Connectors
- 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
- 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
- 1 x 4-pin system fan connector
- 1 x Front panel audio connector
- 2 x System panel connectors
- 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
- 1 x TPM module connector
- 1 x Serial port connector
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Form Factor
• Micro-ATX
Mounting
• 6 x mounting holes
Dimensions
8.9 x 6.8" / 22.6 x 17.3 cm
Weight
Not specified by manufacturer
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.55 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.6 x 10.2 x 2.3"

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