MSI A88XM-E45 V2
Board code MS-7721 Motherboard, from 2016 2 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 8 GB
4 full-size slots
SSD slots
Coming next
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.
Upgradable
Yes. 4 slots, up to 8 GB seen working.
It takes DDR3-1600 full-size sticks (DIMM).
- 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
- 2 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
Illustration Questions
Can I upgrade the RAM in the MSI A88XM-E45 V2?
Yes. 4 slots, up to 8 GB seen working. It takes DDR3-1600 full-size sticks (DIMM).
What type of RAM does the MSI A88XM-E45 V2 use?
DDR3-1600 full-size sticks (DIMM, 240-pin).
How much RAM can the MSI A88XM-E45 V2 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 A88XM-E45 V2 or MS-7721.