MSI AM1I

Board code MS-7865 Motherboard, from 2014 10 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 8 GB
2 full-size slots
SSD slots
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Checked from separate sources
Upgradable

Yes. 2 slots, up to 8 GB seen working.

It takes DDR3-1600 full-size sticks (DIMM).

Slots
2 DIMM slots
Type
DDR3-1600 240-pin DIMM
Most seen working
8 GB in two or more machines; one machine runs 12 GB
Firmware says
8 GB maximum
How sure
9 of 10 reports show this layout
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Worked out from 10 hardware reports of this motherboard. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

2 full-size slots
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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the MSI AM1I?

Yes. 2 slots, up to 8 GB seen working. It takes DDR3-1600 full-size sticks (DIMM).

What type of RAM does the MSI AM1I use?

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

How much RAM can the MSI AM1I take?

Machines in the reports run up to 8 GB, and one runs 12 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 AM1I or MS-7865.