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Green micro-ATX motherboard with black AM3 socket and four DDR3 slots

MSI

MSI 880GMS-E41(FX) AMD 880G motherboard

SKU CH-ZGMB-CF5QF

Socket AM3/AM3+ board with AMD 880G chipset, dual-channel DDR3 up to 16 GB, PCI Express 2.0 x16, six SATA ports and Realtek Gigabit LAN

  • CPU Socket TypeSocket AM3/AM3+
  • CPU TypeSupports 64-bit AMD FX, Phenom II X6/X4/X3/X2, Athlon II X4/
  • ChipsetAMD 880G
  • Memory StandardSupports dual-channel DDR3 1333/1066/800MHz memory
  • Maximum Memory Supported16GB
  • PCI Slots1 PCI Express x16 slot supports PCIE 2.0 x 16 speed executio
  • Supports AMD FX and Phenom II processors with Socket AM3/AM3+ compatibility
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 16GB at 1333MHz for responsive multitasking
  • PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot enables modern graphics card installation
  • Six SATA ports provide ample storage connectivity for drives
  • Realtek ALC887 delivers 8-channel audio with Azalia 1.0 support

Socket AM3/AM3+ micro-ATX board

This MSI 880GMS-E41(FX) motherboard pairs the AMD 880G chipset with Socket AM3 and AM3+ support. It accepts 64-bit AMD FX, Phenom II and Athlon II processors in a micro-ATX layout. Dual-channel DDR3 memory runs at 1333, 1066 or 800 MHz up to 16 GB total. Onboard audio uses the Realtek ALC887 codec for 8-channel output.

Upgraders staying on AM3/AM3+

The board suits builders replacing a failed unit or expanding an existing AM3/AM3+ system with DDR3 memory. It provides one PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot, one PCI Express x1 slot and one legacy PCI slot. Six SATA 3.3 V/5 V ports and six rear USB 2.0 ports handle storage and peripherals. Users needing AM4 or newer sockets should select a different platform.

PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics slot

A single PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot defines the expansion ceiling for discrete graphics cards. The lane operates at PCIe 2.0 speeds, so card choice must match that bandwidth. No second x16 slot is present for multi-GPU configurations.

Realtek GbE LAN controller

Networking relies on a Realtek REL8111E PCI-Express Gigabit controller supporting 10, 100 and 1000 Mb/s links. The chip complies with PCI-Express bus specification v1.0a. No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth hardware is included on this model.

Highlights

  • Supports AMD FX and Phenom II processors with Socket AM3/AM3+ compatibility
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 16GB at 1333MHz for responsive multitasking
  • PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot enables modern graphics card installation
  • Six SATA ports provide ample storage connectivity for drives
  • Realtek ALC887 delivers 8-channel audio with Azalia 1.0 support

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI 880GMS-E41(FX)
ModelMSI 880GMS-E41(FX)
CPU Socket TypeSocket AM3/AM3+
CPU TypeSupports 64-bit AMD FX, Phenom II X6/X4/X3/X2, Athlon II X4/X3/X2 and Sempron processors
ChipsetAMD 880G
Memory StandardSupports dual-channel DDR3 1333/1066/800MHz memory
Maximum Memory Supported16GB
PCI Slots1 PCI Express x16 slot supports PCIE 2.0 x 16 speed execution
1 PCI Express x1 slot
1 PCI slot, supports 3.3v/5v PCI main bus interface
SATA RAID6XSATA III interface
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC887 Chip
- Supports 8-channel sound effects detected by intelligent sound interface
Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications
LAN ChipsetRealtek PCI-E GbLAN Controller REL8111E Chip
Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1000Mb/s
Compliant with PCI-Express bus specification v1.0a.
Onboard USB6 USB 2.0 ports (backplane)

Questions about this item

Do I need to supply my own AM3 or AM3+ processor for this board to work?

Yes, the board has a Socket AM3/AM3+ and supports 64-bit AMD FX, Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron CPUs — you must provide a compatible processor.

Will my existing DDR3 1333 MHz modules run at their rated speed on the 880G chipset?

The board supports dual-channel DDR3 at 1333, 1066 and 800 MHz, so 1333 MHz modules will operate at their rated frequency.

How can I confirm the Realtek ALC887 audio is active after I install the board?

In Device Manager the audio controller will appear as Realtek ALC887, and the Sound control panel will list an 8-channel device with Azalia 1.0 compliance.

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