MSI A68HI ACSeries User manual

Thank you for choosing the A68HI AC/ A68HI Series (MS-7969 v1.X) Mini-ITX
motherboard. The A68HI AC/ A68HI Series motherboards are based on AMD A68H
chipset for optimal system e󰘲ciency. Designed to 󰘰t the advanced AMD FM2+/ FM2
processor, the A68HI AC/ A68HI Series motherboards deliver a high performance
and professional desktop platform solution.
Layout
Top: LAN Jack
Bottom: USB 3.0 ports
Top:1 PS/2 combo port
Bottom:2 USB 2.0 ports
DVI port
Top:VGAport
Bottom:HDMI port
JUSB2
JUSB1 SATA1JFP2
M2_PCIE1
JFP1
JTPM1
JPWR1
DIMM1
DIMM2
PCI_E1
JPWR2
JAUD1
CPUFAN1
SYSFAN1
JCI1
SATA3SATA2SATA4
T:Line-In
M:Line-Out
B:Mic

Motherboard Speci󰘰cations
CPU
Support ■ AMD Socket FM2+ A-Series/Athlon™ Processors*
* Also supports FM2 A-Series/Athlon™ Processors
Chipset ■ AMD A68H
Memory
Support ■2x DDR3 memory slots support up to 32GB
■ Supports DDR3 2133/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333 MHz
■Dual channel memory architecture
■ Supports non-ECC, un-bu󰘯ered memory
■ Supports AMD Memory Pro󰘰le (AMP)
■ Supports Extreme Memory Pro󰘰le (XMP)
Expansion
Slots ■1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot*
■1x M.2 slot (Key E, type 2230)
- Supports both PCIe (Wi-Fi module**) or USB (Bluetooth
module) interface.
* Only FM2+ processors can support PCIe 3.0
** M.2 port does not support Wake-On-WLAN function.
Graphics ■1x VGA port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
@ 60Hz, 24bpp
■1x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of
2560x1600@60Hz, 24bpp/ 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, 24bpp
■1x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of
4096x2160@24Hz, 36bpp*/ 3840x2160@30Hz, 36bpp*/
1920x1200@120Hz, 36bpp and 1920x1200@60Hz, 36bpp
* Only be supportted when using an FM2+ processors
Storage ■ AMD A68H Chipset
- 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- Supports RAID 0, RAID1 and RAID 10
USB ■ AMD A68H Chipset
- 2x USB 3.0 ports available through the internal USB 3.0
connector
- 4x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports
available through the internal USB 2.0 connectors)
■ VIA VL806 Chipset
- 2x USB 3.0 ports on the back panel
- Rear USB 3.0 ports do not support the function of M-󰘱ash
Recovery
Audio ■Realtek® ALC887 Codec
- 7.1-Channel High De󰘰nition Audio

LAN ■Realtek® RTL8111G Gigabit LAN controller
WLAN &
Bluetooth ■Wi-Fi/Bluetooth expansion module with Intel Dual Band
Wireless-AC 7260 chip*.
- Supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band (2.4GHz,
5GHz) up to 867 Mbps speed.
- Supports Intel Wireless Display (WiDi)
- Supports Bluetooth v4.0 (includes BLE** and Bluetooth
3.0+HS)
* Only A68HI AC has a Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth module pre-installed.
** BLE: Bluetooth Low Energy
Back Panel
Connectors ■1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
■2x USB 2.0 ports
■2x USB 3.0 ports
■1x VGA port
■1x DVI-D port
■1x HDMI port
■1x LAN (RJ45) port
■3x audio jacks
Internal
Connectors ■1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
■1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
■4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
■1x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports)
■1x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports)
■1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
■1x 4-pin system fan connector
■1x Front panel audio connector
■2x Front panel connectors
■1x Chassis Intrusion connector
■1x TPM module connector
■1x Clear CMOS jumper
BIOS
Features ■ 64 Mb 󰘱ash
■UEFI AMI BIOS
■ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.7, DMI 2.0
■Multi-language
Form Factor ■Mini-ITX Form Factor
■6.7 in. x 6.7 in. (17 cm x 17 cm)

Back Panel
LAN LED Indicator
LINK/ACT
LED SPEED LED
LED LED Status Description
Link/ Activity LED
O󰘯 No link
Yellow Linked
Blinking Data activity
Speed LED
O󰘯 10 Mbps connection
Green 100 Mbps connection
Orange 1 Gbps connection
A68HI AC
A68HI
PS/2 Mouse/ Keyboard
VGA
LAN
HDMI USB 3.0USB 2.0 DVI-D
Antenna
Connector Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
PS/2 Mouse/ Keyboard
VGA
LAN
HDMI USB 3.0USB 2.0 DVI-D
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic

APU & Heatsink Installation
When installing a APU, always remember to install a APU heatsink. An APU heatsink
is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. Follow the steps
below to ensure correct APU and heatsink installation. Wrong installation can
damage both the APU and the motherboard.
1. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to
a 90-degree angle.
2. Look for the gold arrow of the APU. The gold arrow should point as shown in the
picture. The APU can only 󰘰t in the correct orientation.
3. If the APU is correctly installed, the pins should be completely embedded into
the socket and can not be seen. Please note that any violation of the correct
installation procedures may cause permanent damages to your motherboard.
4. Press the APU down 󰘰rmly into the socket and close the lever. As the APU is
likely to move while the lever is being closed, always close the lever with your
󰘰ngers pressing tightly on top of the APU to make sure the APU is properly and
completely embedded into the socket.

5. Locate the APU fan connector on the motherboard.
6. Position the cooling set onto the retention mechanism. Hook one end of the clip
to hook 󰘰rst.
7. Then press down the other end of the clip to fasten the cooling set on the top of
the retention mechanism. Locate the Fix Lever and lift up it.
8. Fasten down the lever.
9. Attach the APU Fan cable to the APU fan connector on the motherboard.
Important
• While disconnecting the Safety Hook from the 󰘰xed bolt, it is necessary to keep an
eye on your 󰘰ngers, because once the Safety Hook is disconnected from the 󰘰xed
bolt, the 󰘰xed lever will spring back instantly.
• Con󰘰rm that the APU cooler has formed a tight seal with the APU before booting
your system.
• Please refer to the documentation in the APU cooler package for more details
about APU cooler installation.

Memory Installation
1
2
3
Important
• DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2, and the DDR3
standard is not backward compatible. Always install DDR3 memory modules in
DDR3 DIMM slots.
• To ensure system stability, memory modules must be of the same type and density
in Dual-Channel mode.

Internal Connectors
JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors
These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. To connect the ATX
power supply, align the power supply cable with the connector and 󰘰rmly press the
cable into the connector. If done correctly, the clip on the power cable should be
hooked on the motherboard’s power connector.
13.+3.3
V
1.+3.3
V14.-12V
2.+3.3V 15.Ground
3.Ground 16.PS-ON#
4.+5V 17.Ground
5.Ground 18.Ground
6.+5V 19.Ground
7.Ground
22.+5V
10.+12V
20.Res
8.PWR OK
23.+5V
11.+12V
21.+5V
9.5VSB
24.Ground
12.+3.3V
JPWR1
4.+12V
2
.Ground
3.+12V
1
.Ground
JPWR2
Important
Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power
supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.
JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector
This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on your computer
case.
1.MIC L
3.MIC R
10.Head
Phone Detection
5.Head Phone
R
7.SENSE_SEN
D
9.Head Phone
L
8.No Pin
6.MIC Detection
4.NC
2
.Ground

SATA1~4: SATA Connectors
This connector is a high-speed SATA interface port. Each connector can connect to
one SATA device. SATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD),
and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray).
SATA1~4 (6Gb/s, by AMD A68H)
SATA3
SATA4
SATA2
SATA1
Important
• Many SATA devices also need a power cable from the power supply. Such devices
include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD / DVD /
Blu-Ray). Please refer to the device’s manual for further information.
• Many computer cases also require that large SATA devices, such as HDDs, SSDs,
and optical drives, be screwed down into the case. Refer to the manual that came
with your computer case or your SATA device for further installation instructions.
• Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result
during transmission otherwise.
• SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is
recommended that the 󰘱at connector be connected to the motherboard for space
saving purposes.
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the computer case
is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record
this intrusion and a warning message will 󰘱ash on screen. To clear the warning, you
must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.
2.GND
1.CHASSIS

CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1: Fan Power Connectors
The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with +12V. If the motherboard
has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed
fan with a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. Remember to
connect all system fans. Some system fans may not connect to the motherboard and
will instead connect to the power supply directly. A system fan can be plugged into
any available system fan connector.
1.Ground
2.+12V
3.Sense
4.Speed Contro
l
Important
• Please refer to your processor’s o󰘲cial website or consult your vendor to 󰘰nd
recommended CPU heatsink.
• These connectors support Smart Fan Control with liner mode. The Command
Center utility can be installed to automatically control the fan speeds according to
the CPU’s and system’s temperature.
• If there are not enough ports on the motherboard to connect all system fans,
adapters are available to connect a fan directly to a power supply.
• Before 󰘰rst boot up, ensure that there are no cables impeding any fan blades.
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the
TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.
10.No Pin
14.Ground
8.5V Power
12.Ground
6.Serial IRQ
4.3.3V Power
2.3V Standby power
1.LPC Clock
3.LPC Reset
5.LPC address & data pin0
7.LPC address & data pin1
9.LPC address & data pin2
11.LPC address & data p
in3
13.LPC Frame