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FM2-A55M-E35

Overview

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OC Genie II

OC Genie II provides an instant performance boost, optimizing CPU, memory, integrated graphics, and storage device performance with the function enabled.

 

Benefits
- Overclock in one second
- At least 15% boost in 3D gaming performance
- Simple and easy –No need for complex BIOS setting and extra equipment
*Features may vary according to your platform and model.

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World's 1st UEFI and software graphical user interface

MSI Click BIOS II provides a consistent user interface both in the UEFI BIOS and in Windows, it provides the most convenient way for users to control system settings and supports touchscreen control.

Benefits
- Graphical User Interface, with touchscreen support
- Simply click or touch and move to change settings
- Full system control, including overclocking, security and information

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All Solid Capacitors

Capacitors are the most important component for electronic product's power supply. The quality of the capacitors can impact the stability of the entire system and risk of product failure. Currently there are two types of capacitors, electrolytic capacitors and solid capacitors. Compared to electrolytic capacitors, solid capacitors have a longer lifespan, and provide a more stable power under high temperatures. More importantly, solid capacitors do not have any liquid materials inside, and thus will not suffer a leak which would infringe upon the product’s stability. With such benefits is it no wonder that solid capacitors are very important for product quality's improvement.
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AMD Dual Graphics

- The GPU's computing power can be enhanced through the collaborative computing of video cards and APU
- Support AMD Radeon HD series graphics card*
- MSI completely exerts the AMD Dual Graphics technology to the best
* For more information, please refer to here.

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Super Charger

Mobile consumer appliances are getting more and more attention in current day fast moving life style, with smart phones and tablets almost becoming a fashion accessory. However, many ordinary personal computers cannot charge some of these devices, making it difficult to stay connected. The MSI Super Charger is a Windows resident program capable of revising the power supply mode of your USB port to become more powerful. Once your phone or tablet is connected to your USB port, the Super Charger sends a signal to initiate its charging circuit, making it a really smart and convenient charging solution for mobile computing needs.

Note: Only front red USB ports support charger function after system off

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HDMI v1.4 (AMD)

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is new generation fully digital video/audio interface which can transfer 1080p High-Definition video and Audio output in single compact connector. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience.

Features
- Next-Gen Multimedia Interface
- Deliver Full HD Video & Audio output In Only One Cable

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Live Update 5

MSI Live Update 5 is a powerful and useful application for updating the latest BIOS and Drivers, saving you time and lowers the risk of updating. End-users can install and run the Live Update 5 software on their computers with the companion CD or downloading the app from the MSI website.

Features
- Automatically Detect the BIOS/Driver/VGA/Utility Update
- Support Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 32/64bit

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M-Flash

Compared to common motherboard 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.

Features
- 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

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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.

Features
- 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

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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 the most popular 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.

Features
- User friendly & totally free applications
- Power on to run applications in 25 seconds
- Multi-language interface support

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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.

Features
- Independent Dynamic Core Technology
- Dual Dynamic Power Management™ 
- AMD CoolCore™ Technology
- AMD Wideband Frequency Control
- Multi-Point Thermal Control

MSI Reminds You...

  1. The specifications may differ from areas and we keep the right to change without notice. Please check the specific Specification with your local dealers.
  2. The color of the product might be affected by photography and the monitor's setting, which might be different from the real product.

Basic Specifications

Socket FM2
CPU (Max Support) AMD A10/A8/A6/A4
Chipset AMD A55
DDR3 Memory DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/2133*(OC)
Memory Channel Dual
DIMM Slots 2
Max Memory (GB) 32
PCI-Ex16 1
PCI-E Gen Gen2 (1x16)
PCI-Ex1 2
PCI 1
SATAII 6
RAID 0/1/10/JBOD
LAN 10/100/1000*1
TPM 1
USB 2.0 ports (Rear) 8
Audio ports (Rear) 6
VGA 1
HDMI 1
DVI 1
VGA Max Share Memory (MB) 2048
DirectX DX11
Form Factor M-ATX
CrossFire N
Hybrid CrossFire N
Dual Graphics Y

 

The Specification may change without notice. The actual products sold are different from areas. Please check the detailed Specification with your local dealers.

 

Detail Specifications


CPU

• AMD® A10/A8/A6/A4-series processors for the FM2 package
Please refer to CPU Support for compatible CPU; the above description is for reference only.

Chipset

• AMD® A55 Chipset 
 


Main Memory

• Supports two unbuffered DIMM of 1.5 Volt DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/2133*(OC) DRAM, 32GB Max

* The maximum 32 GB of system memory can be reached while using 16 GB (or above) memory modules. We will update the memory test report on the website when the new memory modules are available on the market.
* Due to the limitation of 32-bit Windows operating system, when more than 4 GB memory installed, the actual size can be used will be less than that.

 


Slots

• 1 PCI Express gen2 x16 slot
• 2 PCIE 2.0 x1 slots
• 1 PCI slot
 


On-Board SATA

• 6x SATA 3Gb/s ports by AMD® A55
- Supports storage and data transfers at up to 3Gb/s
- SATA1~6 ports support RAID 0/1/10/JBOD modes by AMD® A55
 


Audio

• Chipset integrated by Realtek® AL887
- Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing
- Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec
 


LAN

• Realtek PCI-E GbLAN controller RTL8111E
- Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1000Mb/s
- Compliance with PCI-Express Bus specification v1.0a
 


Internal I/O Connectors

- 1 x ATX 24-pin power connector
- 1 x ATX 4-pin 12V CPU power connector
- CPU x 1 / System x 2 FAN connectors
- 1 x Front panel audio connector
- 1 x Front panel connector
- 3 x USB 2.0 connectors
- 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors
- 1 x Serial port connector
- 1 x TPM module connector
- 1 x Parallel connector
- 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
 


Back Panel I/O Ports

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1 x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse port
- 1 x Graphic Card port
- 1 x HDMI port
- 1 x LAN port
- 1 x DVI-D port* supporting Dual-link DVI
- 8 x USB 2.0 ports
- 6 audio ports

* This platform supports dual-display function (HDMI+VGA, HDMI+DVI, VGA+DVI) and triple-display function (HDMI+VGA+DVI)

MSI Reminds You...
• The graphic output can only work with CPUs with GPUs core inside.

 


Dimension

• Micro-ATX (24.4 cm x 22.8 cm)

Mounting

• 6 mounting holes
 

 

 

The Specification may change without notice. The actual products sold are different from areas. Please check the detailed Specification with your local dealers.

 

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BIOS

!Attention:

Users who download BIOS from here (not using Live Update) should use the flash utility included in the downloaded compressed file when doing the BIOS update. To avoid BIOS update failure, please do not use older versions of the update utility or utilities not provided by MSI.


We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Description - Update CPU ID.
- Support Richland CPU.
Version 2.0
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2013-05-03
Download 7721v20.zip File Size 5.15 MB
Note * Please download and execute the file in USB pen drive only.
System will restart several times to update system BIOS with NVRAM & ROMHOLE.
Please DO NOT remove the USB pen drive until BIOS updated successfully.
* Please make sure you have read the SOP before you update the BIOS.
* Please use Trinity CPU to update BIOS before changing to Richland CPU.
* There is no way to reflash back to BIOS version 1xx if you already updated to version 2xx.
Description - Update CPU AGESA code.
Version 1.7
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2013-01-29
Download 7721v17.zip File Size 4.3 MB
Note About how to flash the BIOS, please refer to BIOS flash SOP
Description - Update CPU AGESA code.
- Update onboard Realtek LAN PXE ROM.
- Auto select UEFI/Legacy mode by VBIOS & system BIOS.
- Improved memory compatibility.
Version 1.5
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2012-12-28
Download 7721v15.zip File Size 4.29 MB
Note About how to flash the BIOS, please refer to BIOS flash SOP
Description New BIOS Release
Version 1.1
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2012-09-24
Download 7721v11.zip File Size 4.26 MB
Note About how to flash the BIOS, please refer to BIOS flash SOP
click here

Live Update 5

DISCLAIMER:
Live Update 5 utility is only intended for MSI Desktop PC related products (motherboards and graphics cards) usage. This utility doesn’t support any MSI Notebook (NB and Tablet PC) or AIO product, while installed might experience unexpected errors. If it happens that you have installed Live Update 5 on your Notebook or AIO system, please uninstall it then perform system restart.

Live Update 5 is a powerful update tool with user-friendly interface, provides an automatic scan and download for your MSI products. Using this service to keep your system in the most updated environment.

Live Update 5 supports the following MSI product lines and items:
Motherboards: Drivers/BIOS/Utilities;
Graphics Cards: Drivers/BIOS

Click here to read the instruction

Driver

Win8 64,Win8 32,Win7 64,Win7 32,Vista 64,Vista 32,XP 64,XP 32

!Special Note:

The Drivers provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.


We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
AMD Chipset Driver (W8)
Description
Version 12.102.1.1000
Type System & Chipset Drivers Release Date 2013-05-10
OS Win8 32, Win8 64
Download amd_chipset_driver_W7.zip File Size 379.12 MB
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AMD Chipset Driver
Description
Version 12.102.1.1000
Type System & Chipset Drivers Release Date 2013-05-10
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download amd_chipset_driver_W7.zip File Size 379.12 MB
Note Support FM2 Richland APU
AMD Chipset Drivers (XP)
Description
Version 9.00.100.2
Type System & Chipset Drivers Release Date 2013-05-10
OS XP 32
Download amd_chipset_drivers_XP.zip File Size 312.5 MB
Note Support FM2 Richland APU
ATI System Drivers for Axx Series
Description ATI System & VGA Drivers
Version 8.947.0.0
Type System & Chipset Drivers Release Date 2012-10-24
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download ati_system_drivers_mb.zip File Size 776.29 MB
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Realtek PCI-E Ethernet Drivers
Description
Version 5.808.1120.2012
Type On-Board LAN Drivers Release Date 2013-05-10
OS XP 64, XP 32
Download Realtek_LAN_PCIE_MB.zip File Size 5.6 MB
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Realtek PCI-E Ethernet Drivers
Description
Version 6.252.1109.2012
Type On-Board LAN Drivers Release Date 2013-05-10
OS Vista 64, Vista 32
Download Realtek_LAN_PCIE_Vista_MB.zip File Size 5.69 MB
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Realtek PCI-E Ethernet Drivers
Description Network Driver
Version 7.67.1226.2012
Type On-Board LAN Drivers Release Date 2013-05-10
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download realtek_pcielan_7_mb.zip File Size 5.76 MB
Note
Realtek PCI-E Ethernet Drivers (W8)
Description Network Driver
Version 8.10.1226.2012
Type On-Board LAN Drivers Release Date 2013-05-10
OS Win8 32, Win8 64
Download realtek_pcielan_8_mb.zip File Size 5.67 MB
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Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Description • Realtek High Definition Audio System Software
• WinXP Driver Version: 5.10.0.6849
• Windows 8/7/Vista Version: 6.0.1. 6849
Version 6.0.1. 6849
Type On-Board Audio Drivers Release Date 2013-05-10
OS Win8 32, Win8 64, Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download realtek_hd_all_mb.zip File Size 153.79 MB
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AMD 9xx RAID Driver
Description AMD 9xx RAID Driver
Version 3.3.1540.22
Type On-Board PIDE/SATA Drivers Release Date 2012-03-19
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32
Download amd_raid_9xx_mb.zip File Size 0.91 MB
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Utility

Win8 64,Win8 32,Win7 64,Win7 32,Vista 64,Vista 32,XP 64,XP 32

!Special Note:

The Utilities provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.


We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
MSI Live Update 5
Description • Online update BIOS/Driver/Firmware/Utility.
• Live Monitor auto-detects and suggests the latest BIOS/Driver/Utilities information.
Version 5.0.102
Type Utility Release Date 2013-05-10
OS Win8 32, Win8 64, Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download LiveUpdate.zip File Size 3.38 MB
Note For K9VGM-V (MS-7253) mainboard, please do not select the DMI option.
CLICK BIOS II
Description An application for users to control the BIOS settings in O/S.
Version 1.0.115
Type Utility Release Date 2013-05-10
OS Win8 32, Win8 64, Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download clickbios2_mb.zip File Size 19.9 MB
Note 1. .net framework 4.0 is required.
2. Intel mainboards need to install Intel ME driver to enable CPU overclock.
Control Center
Description 1. The utility for msi products to overclock & greenpower

Version 2.5.056
Type Utility Release Date 2013-05-10
OS Win8 32, Win8 64, Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download ControlCenterIIv25_mb.zip File Size 24.68 MB
Note 1. .net framework 4.0 is required.
2. Intel mainboards need to install Intel ME driver to enable CPU overclock.
Super Charger (W8)
Description The utility for msi products to change Apple iPad/iPhone series.
Version 1.2.018
Type Utility Release Date 2013-04-10
OS Win8 32, Win8 64, Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download SuperCharger_mb.zip File Size 1.62 MB
Note When connect iPad to USB port for charging, please remove other USB devices for stability.
Network Genie
Description Hardware:
MSI mainboard with Realtek LAN chip (8111E or newer).
Software specifications:
Realtek LAN driver
Version 1.00.0000
Type Utility Release Date 2012-12-12
OS Win8 32, Win8 64, Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32
Download NetworkGeni_mb.zip File Size 5.62 MB
Note
Fast Boot
Description Boot faster for MSI products
Version 1.0.0.8
Type Utility Release Date 2012-12-12
OS Win8 32, Win8 64, Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download FastBoot_mb.zip File Size 3.3 MB
Note 1. .net framework 4.0 is required.
2. The default setting is "disable"
3. Fast Boot will delay entering BIOS settings. If you need to enter BIOS, please disable it first.

Manual

!Special Note:

MSI™ provides user manuals (in PDF format) here for download. You can use Adobe Acrobat Reader (Adobe's WEB Site) to open them.

An easy guide for you to assemble your PC step by step, please refer to "Quick Installation Guide".


We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Version Language File Size Download Release Date
1.0 Multi-Language 11.53 MB M7721v1.0_EURO.zip 2012-09-25
1.0 English 6.23 MB E7721v1.0.zip 2012-09-25
1.0 Multi-Language 10.98 MB M7721v1.0_ASIA.zip 2012-09-25

Quick Guide

!Special Note:

MSI™ provides user manuals (in PDF format) here for download. You can use Adobe Acrobat Reader (Adobe's WEB Site) to open them.


We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Version Language File Size Download Release Date
1.5 English 5.85 MB MSI_Software_Guide.zip 2012-03-09

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