MSI A55M-E35

Board code MS-7721 Motherboard, from 2013 2 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 8 GB
4 full-size slots
SSD slots
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Checked from separate sources

Only 2 machines reported so far, so this answer rests on few examples. Check the label or open the panel before you buy.

Depends on the configuration

It depends on the configuration.

The reports show more than one memory layout for this motherboard. Check the label or the system information before you buy.

Slots
4 DIMM slots
Type
DDR3-1600 240-pin DIMM
Most seen working
8 GB in two or more machines
Firmware says
8 GB maximum
How sure
1 of 2 reports show this layout
See 8 GB DDR3-1600 DIMM on AmazonOpens an Amazon search for this exact spec.

Worked out from 2 hardware reports of this motherboard. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

4 full-size slots
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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the MSI A55M-E35?

It depends on the configuration: the reports show more than one memory layout for this motherboard.

What type of RAM does the MSI A55M-E35 use?

DDR3-1600 full-size sticks (DIMM, 240-pin).

How much RAM can the MSI A55M-E35 take?

Machines in the reports run up to 8 GB. That matches the 8 GB maximum the firmware reports.

Is this my motherboard?

The model name is printed on the board, usually between the memory slots or near the CPU socket. In Windows, open System Information and look at "BaseBoard Product"; it should read A55M-E35 or MS-7721.