ASRock Pro3 FM2A88M +, AMD A88X Motherboard - Socket FM2 + [FM2A88M PRO3+]

Overview

With the introduction of Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) the fourth generation already named "Kaveri", a new processor socket is due. The FM2 + but fortunately also with the older APUs "Richland" - compatible and even the "Trinity" generation, that is, the older processors with integrated graphics unit are available on the new boards.

It will be offered with three different mainboard chipsets for Kaveri APUs. In addition to new editions, such as the tip A88X chipset and the mid-size model A78 (including with CrossFireX support) are also the proven A55 and A75 are available already for earlier formed as FM1 and FM2 APUs versions of the base. The FCH (Fusion Controller Hub) - as AMD calls the South Bridges on APU Motherboard - A55 continues to be the entry-level version is, when one does have to give up USB 3.0 and SATA 6G, but you can buy very cheap.

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SKU: MBAR-137

MPN: FM2A88M PRO3+

EAN: 4717677324860

Warranty: 12 Months

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Details

The A88X as successor to the A85X is however equipped modern and considerably more extensive and can boast up to eight SATA 6G ports and six USB 3.0 ports (plus possibly additional chips), so that even SSDs and external storage younger brands at the highest speed level are includable.

The peak-A88X chipset (Bolton-D4), a pure FM2 + -Neuentwicklung, is it still a and supports RAID modes 0, 1 and RAID 5. In addition, 10 also in use is a "Kaveri" -APU and a corresponding to the new VGA interface standard PCI Express 3.0 support first time, whereby the bandwidth over PCIe 2.0 doubles theoretically!

When offered here FM2A88M Pro3 + is one of the top models from ASRock, which can rely on the high-end A88X as Southbridge. According to the sound board in micro-ATX form factor is fitted: four DDR3 memory modules support a maximum clock frequency of 2.400 MHz and can come up with a total capacity of up to 64 GB used. In addition, a PCIe 3.0 graphics card, which is addressed with 16 lanes and other components via two PCIe x1 slots do their job.

Equipped with high-quality capacitors, the Board also ensures a long service life. In addition, there are numerous internal interfaces: 8x SATA 6G ports, a header (max 2 ports.) For USB 3.0 and two headers for USB 2.0 (max 4 ports.) And on top of that two 4-pin fan connectors.

On the mainboard's underside can be via the I / O shield additional devices and components via USB 3.0 and 2.0, Gigabit LAN, two PS / 2 ports and three audio jacks for 5.1 sound with the ASRock + connect FM2A88M Pro3. Are also available for image playback via integrated graphics unit Kaveri two widely used monitor outputs available: HDMI, VGA and DVI-D. It supports dual-monitor setups (Eyefinity) and 2-way CrossFire. The modern UEFI is controlled with the mouse and provides various comfort features such as an automatic "BIOS Update" on the Internet.

Technical Details:

     Format: Micro-ATX
     Color: Black, White, Blue
     Chipset: AMD A88X
     Socket FM2 + (APUs for Athlons and the fourth generation "Kaveri" and older "Richland" and "Trinity")
     RAM: 4x DDR3 (up to 64 GB, 2400 MHz)
     Dual-Channel
     Slots (physically):
     1x PCIe (3.0) x16 (16 lanes)
     2x PCIe x1
     Internal connections:
     8x SATA 6G (RAID 0, 1, 5, 10)
     2x USB 3.0 (1x header)
     4x USB 2.0 (2x headers)
     2x fan (2x 4-Pin)
     1x TPM
     Power / reset / LED / Front Audio
     External connections:
     1x PS / 2 keyboard
     1x PS / 2 mouse
     2x USB 3.0
     4x USB 2.0
     1x Gigabit LAN
     3x Audio (5.1, ALC 662)
     1x DVI-D
     1x HDMI
     1x VGA (D-Sub)
     Power supply:
     1x 24-pin ATX
     1x 4-pin ATX12V
     Compatibility: Windows 8, 7