ASUS A88X-GAMER

A88X gaming motherboard with an FM2+ socket, SupremeFX audio, Intel LAN and Gamer’s Guardian components for absolute fun

  • SupremeFX- Flawless audio that makes you part of the game
  • Intel Gigabit Ethernet- Networking that just goes faster
  • Gamer’s Guardian- The real-world protection
  • AI Suite 3– Optimized performance, always!
  • GPU Boost-Unlock integrated graphics performance

SPECIFICATIONS

CPU

  • AMD Socket FM2+ Athlon™/A- Series Processors
  • Supports CPU up to 4 cores
  • Supports AMD® Turbo Core 3.0 Technology

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

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 (max at x4 mode, black)
  • 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
  • 3 x PCI

Storage

  • AMD A88X FCH(Bolton D4) chipset :
  • 8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray,
  • Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD

LAN

  • Intel® I211-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

Audio

  • SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
    – Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front
  • Panel Jack-retasking
    – High quality 115 dB SNR stereo playback output
  • Audio Feature :
    – SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
    – ELNA premium audio capacitors
    – Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
    – Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers
    – EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality

USB Ports

  • AMD A88X FCH(Bolton D4) chipset :
    4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 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

  • Gamer’s Guardian:
    – ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.0/2.0 ports
    – DRAM Overcurrent Protection
    – 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
    – Stainless Steel Back I/O
    – DIGI+ VRM
  • ASUS EPU :
    – EPU
  • ASUS Exclusive Features :
    – TurboV EVO
    – GPU Boost
    – AI Suite 3
    – Ai Charger
    – USB 3.0 Boost
    – Disk Unlocker
  • Interactive HomeCloud
    – Media Streamer
  • ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
    – Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution & MOS
  • Heatsink
    – ASUS Fan Xpert 2
  • 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-Shield
    – ASUS Q-Slot
    – ASUS Q-DIMM

Operating System Support

  • Windows® 8.1 , 32bit/64bit
  • Windows® 8 , 32bit/64bit
  • Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit

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 3.1 Gen 1 (blue)
  • 4 x USB 2.0
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  • 6 x Audio jack(s)

Internal I/O Ports

  • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (19-pin)
  • 3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
  • 1 x TPM header
  • 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 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
  • 1 x System panel(s)
  • 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

Accessories

  • User’s manual
  • ASUS Q-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 My Favorites and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

Support Disc

  • Drivers, ASUS utilities, EZ Update, Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Form Factor

  • ATX Form Factor
  • 12 inch x 9.0 inch ( 30.5 cm x 22.9 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.