ASUS A88X-PLUS FM2+
Manufacturer | Asus |
Model | A88X-Plus |
Socket Type & Form | FM2+ / ATX |
Chipset | AMD A88X |
SATA Ports | 8 x 6Gb/s |
USB Ports | 2 x USB3 & 4 x USB2 |
Graphics Connectors | 1xDVI, 1xHDMI, 1xD-Sub |
RAM Slots | 4 x DIMM, MAX 64GB DDR3 |
A88X motherboard with FM2+ Socket boosts integrated graphics on all APUs and features intuitive UEFI BIOS
- GPU Boost -Unlock integrated graphics performance for up to 30% boost
- ASUS 5X PROTECTION - All-round protection provides the best quality, reliability, and durability
- New UEFI BIOS – Friendlier, easier, and more intuitive with helpful info added
- USB 3.0 Boost (UASP Support) - 170% faster transfer speeds than traditional USB 3.0
- Network iControl - Real-time network bandwidth management
- CPU
AMD Socket FM2+ Athlon™/A- Series Processors
Supports CPU up to 4 cores
Supports AMD® Turbo Core 3.0 Technology
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list - Chipset
AMD A88X (Bolton D4)
- Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2250(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Support AMD Memory Profile (AMP) memory
* The Max. 64GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 16GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market.
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
* Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. - Graphic
Integrated AMD Radeon™ R/HD8000/HD7000 Series Graphics in the A-Series APU
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI/RGB ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz*1
- Supports DVI with max. resolution 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 2048 MB
AMD® Dual Graphics technology support *2 - Multi-GPU Support
Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
- Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode) *3
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16
2 x PCIe x1
3 x PCI - Storage
AMD A88X FCH(Bolton D4) chipset :
8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), yellow
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD - LAN
Realtek® 8111G, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
- Audio
Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-recording, Front Panel Jack-retasking - USB Ports
AMD A88X FCH(Bolton D4) chipset :
4 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
AMD A88X FCH(Bolton D4) chipset :
10 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board) - Special Features
ASUS 5X Protection :
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4 + 2 Phase digital power design
- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention
- ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection
- ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability
- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating
ASUS EPU :
- EPU
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- TurboV EVO
- GPU Boost
- MemOK!
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- Anti-Surge
- ESD Guards
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- Network iControl
- USB 3.0 Boost
- Disk Unlocker
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution & MOS Heatsink
- ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS MyLogo 2
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Multi-language BIOS
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Slot - Operating System Support
Windows® 8.1 , 32bit/64bit
Windows® 8 , 32bit/64bit
Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit
Windows® XP , 32bit - Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DVI
1 x D-Sub
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.0 (blue)
4 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
5 x Audio jack(s) - Internal I/O
1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4 -pin)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x GPU Boost switch(es)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) - Accessories
User's manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) - BIOS
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
- Support Disc
Drivers, ASUS utilities, ASUS Update, Anti-virus software (OEM version)
- Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 8.9 inch ( 30.5 cm x 22.6 cm ) - Note
*1: *Only FM2+ APU can support up to 4096 x 2160 resolution display via HDMI port.
*2: Refer to http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/dual-graphics/Pages/dual-graphics.aspx#3 for the discrete GPUs which support Dual Graphics technology.
*3: Only FM2+ Processors can support PCIe3.0.