MSI FM2-A85XA-G65 FM2 AMD A85X (Hudson D4) SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard

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FM2
AMD A85X (Hudson D4)
4×240pin DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/2133/2400*(OC)

A85XA-G65 - ENTHUSIAST BOARD FOR FM2 PLATFORM

With innovative features such as DigitALL Power, Military Class III, Click BIOS II, OC Genie II, and many more, the A85XA-G65 is the perfect platform for AMD FM2 enthusiasts.

DIGITALL POWER FOR A85X

Equipped with a digital PWM controller, DigitALL Power ensures an efficient, precise and stable power delivery to motherboards. With DigitALL power, MSI A85X motherboard provides an efficient and reliable platform for gaming, multimedia and a wide variety of applications.

Benefits:

Higher power efficiency
Faster power transmission speed
A programmable microprocessor inside

MILITARY CLASS III COMPONENT DESIGN

MSI motherboard maintains a commitment to product stability and reliability with Military Class III components. These include:

DrMOS II: next-generation DrMOS with integrated Double Thermal Protection to maximize the lifespan of components.
Hi-C CAP: Tantalum core capacitors with high thermal stability and ultra-low ESR.
Super Ferrite Choke (SFC): 10% higher power efficiency, and 30% higher current output than traditional choke design.
Solid CAP: non-volatile capacitor design with over 10 years lifespan under full load.
All Military Class III components have passed MIL-STD-810G certification, making MSI's Military Class III components synonymous with premium quality and ultimate stability.

OC GENIE II - ONE SECOND OVERCLOCK

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

Benefits of OC Genie include:

Overclock in one second*
Up to 36% boost in 3D gaming performance*
Simple and easy–No need for complex BIOS setting and extra equipment

*Some features may vary according to the CPU and MB configuration.

CLICKBIOS II - GRAPHICAL UEFI INTERFACE

MSI's ClickBIOS II provides an intuitive user interface within the UEFI BIOS and Windows, providing the most convenient way for users to control hardware settings and monitor system performance.

Benefits of ClickBIOS II include:

Graphical User Interface with mouse and touchscreen support
Full system control (including overclocking, security, and system information/monitoring)
Fast system boot times with M-Flash BIOS update utility, and more

AMD DUAL GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY

Combine the graphics capability of the AMD APU with an additional discrete graphic card
Support AMD Radeon HD 7670/7570/7470 graphic card
Maximize system graphics potential with AMD Dual Graphics technology

AMD DUAL GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY

AMD CrossFireX™ is the ultimate multi-GPU performance gaming platform. Enabling game-dominating power, AMD CrossFireX technology enables two or more discrete graphic processors to work together to improve graphic performance. AMD CrossFireX technology allows you to expand your system's graphic capabilities. It allows you the ability to scale your system's graphic horsepower as you need it, supporting up to four AMD Radeon™ HD graphic cards, making it the most scalable gaming platform ever. With an AMD CrossFireX gaming technology, the traditional graphic limitation exists no more, allowing you to enjoy higher performance as well as visual experience.

Learn more about the MSI FM2-A85XA-G65

Model

Brand: MSI

Model: FM2-A85XA-G65

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type: FM2

CPU Type: APU (FM2 Socket)

Chipsets

North Bridge: AMD A85X (Hudson D4)

Memory

Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin

Memory Standard: DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/2133/2400*(OC)

Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB

Channel Supported: Dual Channel

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 2.0 x16: 2 (x16 or x8/x8)

PCI Express x1: 3

PCI Slots: 2

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s: 8 x SATA 6Gb/s

SATA RAID: 0/1/5/10

Onboard Video

Onboard Video Chipset: Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892

Audio Channels: 8 Channels

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset: Realtek 8111E

Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps

Rear Panel Ports

PS/2: 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

Video Ports: D-Sub + DVI

HDMI: 1 x HDMI

DisplayPort: 1 x DisplayPort

USB 1.1/2.0: 4 x USB 2.0

USB 3.0: 2 x USB 3.0

S/PDIF Out: 1 x Optical

Audio Ports: 6 Ports

Internal I/O Connectors

Onboard USB: 2 x USB 3.0 + 6 x USB 2.0

Other Connectors: 1 x ATX 24-pin power connector
1 x ATX 8-pin 12V CPU power connector
CPU x 1 / System x 4 FAN connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x Front panel connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
1x MultiConnect Panel connector
1x Power button
1x Reset button
1x OC Genie button
1x Clear CMOS button
1x Voltage Checkpoints connector

Physical Spec

Form Factor: ATX

Dimensions: 12.0" x 9.6"

Power Pin: 24 Pin

Features

Features: Military Class III components: Top quality & stability

OC Genie II: Auto OC to boost performance in 1 sec

ClickBIOS II: Easy-to-use UEFI BIOS interface

Super Charger: fast charge iPad/iPhone/smartphone

Support USB 3.0 & SATA 6Gb/s

Quick Info

Warranty

Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years

Manufacturer Contact Info

Customer Reviews of the MSI FM2-A85XA-G65

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Filter Results Last 2 Weeks (2) Last 6 Months (51) All Reviews (53) 68% (36) 21% (11) 4% (2) 2% (1) 6% (3) Verified Owners Video Reviews Mfr. Responses keyword Go page SubmitTopPaginationForm of 6 previousTopPaginationForm\| nextTopPaginationForm
N/A 5/15/2013 4:03:36 PM Tech Level: 3/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5 Pros: Love it, the features on this Mobo are awesome Cons: none so far Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
cybercapri 5/11/2013 8:36:00 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5MSI FM2-A85XA-G65 Military Class III Pros: Great MB, wonderful features and most important LONGEVITY BUILD IN from jump street. MB is easy to overclock and easy to maintain. I bought this with the A10-5800k so no overclocking is necessary though I could easily squeeze a bit more out of this processor. Windows "NIGHTMARE" 8 Compatible, probably should be a CON because it has no other that I can think of. Cons: NONE, other than being Windows 8 Compatible, none. I will not EVER INSTALL Windows 8, I will wait for the next version. Other Thoughts: Over all the MB is SOLID is so many ways that it is not possible to list all the wonderful features. I am very impressed with this MB. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 5/7/2013 6:30:37 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Nice BIOS Pros: Came with free 8GB of memory. BIOS is the best I have ever run across. You can use your mouse to change settings instead of the cryptic keyboard commands I am used to. Cons: None, well made. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Mike 5/7/2013 4:53:33 AM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 3/5New Board, Same Problem Pros: Works great, the parts that work. Cons: Memory slot problems. Other Thoughts: In previous reviews I detailed my successes and failures with this board. One arrived DOA but was replaced by Newegg and is now OK. A second seemed OK at first but memory slots 3 and 4 did not work. I did not want to have my server down for several weeks, so I ordered a third board to use while the second was being replaced under warranty by MSI. Third board arrived the other day -- it booted up fine but again memory slots 3 and 4 did not work. I called MSI and their tech told me to update the BIOS from 1.6 to 1.7 (easy to do with a USB drive and the BIOS's "M-Flash" feature -- kudos, MSI). Update went OK but memory slots still not working, so I called back and got an RMA. I will send the second board back and, when the replacement comes, install that one and send the third board in. Manufacturer Response: Dear Mike, We apologize for the issues that you are having with this product. This is pretty strange since we were not aware of any memory slot issues with this product. Were the memory that you used all identical modules? Please try using a single memory module on each slot individually and see if it works. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at usreview@msi.com, thank you. Best Regards, MSI Review Team \| usreview@msi.com Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 5/1/2013 11:28:13 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 2/5Decent, but I'm not blown away Pros: everything I needed integrated right there on the board, simple build for a decent price Cons: the RAID functionality was what I was after when I ordered this board, however the utility is not loaded from the factory, and the instructions state you need a windows disk, an ODD, and a FDD. this was for a Linux build so I have none of those things. I should have read the manual before but I assumed that advertised functionality would be there out of the box, I'm a bit disappointing. Other Thoughts: the hardware appears rock solid and I only really have the one complaint. a bootable Flash BIOS update tool would be much more practical than what the instructions suggest. as a linux user I tend to balk at instructions that call for a windows install CD. Manufacturer Response: Dear Valued Customer, We apologize for the issues that you are having with this product. RAID is an integrated function/feature for this product, you will have to enable RAID in the BIOS first, and then set up disk array, and then load the OS. Our BIOS allows BIOS update directly from within the BIOS itself, which is called M-Flash. Please note Linux is not a supported OS therefore you are on your own if you wish to use it. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with our tech support team directly at 626.271.1004 for assistance during regular business hours from M to F, 9am to 6pm Pacific Time. Or you can email us at usreview@msi.com, thank you. Best Regards, MSI Review Team \| usreview@msi.com Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 4/30/2013 6:45:29 AM Tech Level: 3/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 4/5Great board, maybe not for server. Pros: Great motherboard for the price. Cons: There are no usb 3.0 drivers available for this board when it is used as a server. If you use this board as a server, your usb 3.0 will not function. Manufacturer Response: Dear Valued Customer, We apologize for the issues that you are having with this product. USB 3.0 drivers is integrated in the chipset driver package, however AMD did not create such driver for server OS and this product was not intended to use server OS. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with our tech support team directly at 626.271.1004 for assistance during regular business hours from M to F, 9am to 6pm Pacific Time. Or you can email us at usreview@msi.com, thank you. Best Regards, MSI Review Team \| usreview@msi.com Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Dave 4/28/2013 3:06:39 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 1/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 1/5DOA Pros: N/A Cons: Unit arrived with no damage to shipping package. Will not power up using either the internal power switch or external case switch. Would have tried any troubleshooting tips or traced schematics ...but MSI supplies neither. Manufacturer Response: Dear Valued Customer, We apologize for the issues that you are having with this product. Majority of customers would not have issues with such products therefore it's reasonable to say that if there's any need for troubleshooting then you would come to us directly to obtain such assistance, right? Basic troubleshooting guide: http://us.msi.com/service/TroubleShootGuide/ Technical Support (by phone/via online/via email): If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with our tech support team directly at 626.271.1004 for assistance during regular business hours from M to F, 9am to 6pm Pacific Time. Or you can email us at usreview@msi.com, thank you. Best Regards, MSI Review Team \| usreview@msi.com 0 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
SIB 4/25/2013 7:13:25 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 4/5not bad Pros: works well does it job, nice design Cons: the 3.0 part on the motherboards had the plastic come off when dicconecting the 3.0 plug so i had to push it back in but no big deal Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 4/15/2013 9:49:04 PM Tech Level: 3/5 Ownership: 2/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5right mobo for me with ubuntu 12.10 Pros: easy install, appears to work well, solid construction, better experience than last 2 asus mobo's. works well with uubuntu 12.10. Cons: would have liked to receive usb bracket for on board usb pins, but price was right for mobo as it is. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
DAKAVAJO! 4/1/2013 3:06:10 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Great Motherboard!! Pros: Great MoBo!! No problems! Easy build! Really liked the MSI ClickBIOS II is very easy to use. Overclock Genie II is also great! I have always used ASUS boards but this was a budget build for my church so I was trying to keep the cost down and I am not disappointed!! Makes me wonder why I've been paying for ASUS all this time! Cons: Not one thing! Other Thoughts: Just buy it! My build included the AMD A6-5400K Trinity 3.6GHz APU and CORSAIR XMS3 2GB RAM in the Antec NEW SOLUTION SERIES VSK-4000 ATX mid tower. Great combo - rebuilt an old system for under $250 and we are very pleased with the results!! Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
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