With the introduction of Accelerated Processing Units ( APUs ) of the fourth-generation already named Kaveri , a new processor socket is due. The FM2 + but fortunately well with the older APUs Richland - and even the Trinity generation compatible , that is, the older processors with integrated graphics unit can be used on the new boards .
It offered motherboards with three different chipsets for Kaveri APUs . In addition to new editions , such as the tip A88X chipset and the midrange model A78 (including with CrossFireX support) are also the proven A55 and A75 are available already for earlier APUs formed as FM1 and FM2 versions of the base . The FCH ( Fusion Controller Hub ) - as AMD calls the South bridges at APU Motherboard - A55 continues to be the entry-level version is , when you have indeed dispense with USB 3.0 and SATA 6G , but you can buy very cheap.
With the introduction of Accelerated Processing Units ( APUs ) of the fourth-generation already named Kaveri , a new processor socket is due. The FM2 + but fortunately well with the older APUs Richland - and even the Trinity generation compatible , that is, the older processors with integrated graphics unit can be used on the new boards .It offered motherboards with three different chipse...
With the introduction of Accelerated Processing Units ( APUs ) of the fourth-generation already named Kaveri , a new processor socket is due. The FM2 + but fortunately well with the older APUs Richland - and even the Trinity generation compatible , that is, the older processors with integrated graphics unit can be used on the new boards .It offered motherboards with three different chipse...
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The A88X as successor to the A85X , however, is 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 media recently, makes the highest speed level are includable .
The peak – A88X chipset (Bolton -D4) , a pure FM2 + new development , has even more to one and supports RAID modes 0 , 1 and 10 also RAID 5 In addition, when used in a Kaveri APU and a corresponding VGA the new interface standard PCI Express 3.0 support first time , so that the bandwidth over PCIe 2.0 doubles theory !
When offered here A88XM Gaming is one of the top models from ASUS , which can rely on the high-end A88X as Southbridge. According to the sound board in the micro – ATX form factor is equipped : two DDR3 memory modules natively support a clock frequency of 2.133 MHz or 2.400 MHz overclocked and can be used with a total capacity of up to 32GB. In addition, a PCIe 3.0 graphics card can be connected , which is addressed in full 16 lanes. In addition, one PCIe x1 slot and a classic PCI slot are available. With fitted high quality capacitors , the motherboard offers on top of that a long life.
Other internal interfaces are given with six SATA 6G ports , a serial port ( COM) , a header (within 2 ports) for USB 3.0 and two headers for USB 2.0 ( max. 4 ports) adequately. On the mainboards underside can be controlled via the I / O Shield additional devices and components through USB 3.0 and 2.0, Gigabit LAN , PS / 2 or three audio jacks for 7.1 sound (when using a 7.1 front panel ) with the ASUS A88XM connect . In addition, stand for the picture display with integrated graphics unit Kaveri three types of widespread monitor outputs ready : HDMI, DVI and VGA. There are dual and triple monitor setups ( Eyefinity ) and resolutions up to 4K Ultra HD support – without a dedicated graphics card! The modern UEFI is controllable with the mouse and provides various convenience features such as an automatic BIOS Update on the Internet .
Technical details :
Format: Micro ATX
Color: Black, Yellow
Chipset: AMD A88X
Socket FM2 + ( for APUs and Athlons 4th generation Kaveri and older Richland and Trinity )
RAM: 2x DDR3 (up to 32 GB)
Dual – Channel
Slots ( physically ) :
1x PCIe ( 3.0) x16
1x PCIe x1
1x PCI
Internal connections:
6x SATA 6G (RAID 0, 1 , 5, 10 , JBOD )
2x USB 3.0 ( 1x header)
4x USB 2.0 ( 2x headers)
2x fan ( 2x 4- Pin)
1x Serial Port ( COM)
1x S / PDIF out
1x TPM
Power / reset / LED / front audio
External connections :
2x PS / 2 keyboard / mouse
2x USB 3.0
2x USB 2.0
1x Gigabit LAN
3x Audio ( 7.1)
1x HDMI
1x DVI -D
1x VGA (D -Sub)
Power supply:
1x 24-pin ATX
1x 4 -pin ATX12V
Compatibility: Windows 8, 7
