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Asus A88X-PRO AMD A88X FM2+ DDR3 ATX

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Quicklinx: 9C0QWS00 Mfr#: A88X-PRO
Discontinued

Description

ASUS motherboard guards your PC with 5x protection. ASUS uses quality components like DIGI+ VRM digital power design for precise APU power on demand, ESD units tested to strict standards that eliminate electrostatic interference, and resettable fuses around DRAM slots to prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage.

  • Unlock integrated graphics performance for up to 30% boost

    Exclusive GPU Boost is able to unlock any APU for overclocking integrated graphics. Even non-Black Edition APUs can be boosted - for an integrated graphics performance increase of up to 30%! Gaining this unique power is as simple as flipping an onboard switch or using ASUS AI Suite 3 utility. It easily delivers stable system-wide upgrades for every use.
  • All-round protection provides the best quality, reliability, and durability

    ASUS motherboard guards your PC with 5x protection. ASUS uses quality components like DIGI+ VRM digital power design for precise APU power on demand, ESD units tested to strict standards that eliminate electrostatic interference, and resettable fuses around DRAM slots to prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage.
  • Exclusive EZ mode adds useful info to become even easier

    Media-renowned UEFI BIOS from ASUS provides the smoothest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS, and features more intuitive functions to quickly take you to favorite BIOS pages and frequently-accessed settings through custom shortcuts. You can even write quick notes in-BIOS for future reference, view an activity log of setting changes and modifications, and rename SATA ports. EZ mode has a look, upgraded with extra-friendly capabilities like detailed fan controls, D.O.C.P profile settings, SATA information, and fast clock adjustment. Together, these perfect your BIOS experience.
  • One-stop PC remote control and home entertainment

    Remote GO! links PCs, tablets, smartphones, and TVs wirelessly through a LAN cable and router. It allows you to stream multimedia content from PC to DLNA devices, access your computer anywhere using smart devices at home, and easily transfer files to and from your PC.
  • PCI Express 3.0

    PCI Express 3.0 uses improved encoding that provides twice the performance of PCI Express 2.0. Total bandwidth for an x16 link reaches 32 GB/s, delivering unprecedented data speeds combined with the convenience and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility.
  • Double USB access, double the convenience

    ASUS facilitates USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel. Experience the Plug and Play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The motherboard affords greater convenience with high speed connectivity.
  • One-stop access to innovative ASUS features

    ASUS AI Suite 3 offers a user experience through a clearer and more attractive interface with support for larger monitors. It consolidates all exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use package, allowing you to supervise overclocking, energy consumption, fan speeds, voltages and more. This all-in-one app offers diverse and easy to use functionality, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.
  • Dedicated direct BIOS access button

    Designed for those requiring frequent BIOS access, users can easily enter the BIOS when the PC is on standby power with a simple press of a button. It saves you time during boot-up as you don't have to repeatedly press the DEL key. Convenience and ease at their best!

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
ASUS A88X-PRO - motherboard - ATX - Socket FM2+ - AMD A88X
Product Type
Motherboard - ATX
Chipset Type
AMD A88X
Processor Socket
1 x Socket FM2+
Compatible Processors
Athlon, Sempron, A series (supports CPUs with up to 4 cores)
Max RAM Size
64 GB
RAM Supported
4 DIMM slots - DDR3, non-ECC, unbuffered
Storage Ports
6 x SATA-600 (RAID), 2 x eSATA-600 (RAID)
USB / FireWire Ports
4 x USB 3.0 + 2 x USB 2.0 + (2 x USB 3.0 + 8 x USB 2.0 via headers)
Max Allocated RAM Size
2 GB
Audio
HD Audio (8-channel)
LAN
Gigabit Ethernet
Microsoft Certification
Compatible with Windows 7


Detailed Specification

General

Product Type
Motherboard - ATX
Chipset Type
AMD A88X
Processor Socket
Socket FM2+
Max Processors Qty
1
Compatible Processors
Athlon, Sempron, A series (supports CPUs with up to 4 cores)

Supported RAM

Max Size
64 GB
Technology
DDR3
Bus Clock
1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz, 1866 MHz, 2133 MHz, 2400 MHz (O.C.), 2200 MHz (O.C.), 2250 MHz (O.C.)
Supported RAM Integrity Check
Non-ECC
Registered or Buffered
Unbuffered
Features
Dual channel memory architecture, AMD Memory Profile (AMP)

Graphics

Max Allocated RAM Size
2 GB

Audio

Type
HD Audio (8-channel)
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC1150
Compliant Standards
High Definition Audio

LAN

Network Controller
Realtek RTL8111GR
Network Interfaces
Gigabit Ethernet

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slots
1 x CPU , 4 x DIMM 240-pin , 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (dual x8 mode; single card: x16 mode) , 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode) , 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 , 2 x PCI
Storage Interfaces
SATA-600 -connectors: 6 x 7pin SATA, 2 x 7pin eSATA - 8 devices - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 / JBOD
Interfaces
1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse , 1 x DisplayPort , 1 x DVI , 1 x HDMI , 1 x VGA , 4 x USB 3.0 , 2 x USB 2.0 , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack , 1 x microphone - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack , 1 x TOSLINK
Internal Interfaces
8 x USB 2.0 - header , 2 x USB 3.0 - header , 1 x audio - header , 1 x SPDIF out - header
Power Connectors
24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector

Features

BIOS Features
DMI 2.0 support, Multilingual BIOS, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ACPI 2.0a support, USB BIOS Flashback, UEFI BIOS, SMBIOS 2.7 support
Hardware Features
Jack retasking, ASUS Anti-Surge Protection, MemOK!, ASUS Q-Design, ESD Guards, GPU Boost, ASUS EZ DIY, Q-Slot, CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS Q-Connector, audio jack detect technology, ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ASUS Q-Shield, ASUS Precision Tweaker 2, ASUS TPU (TurboV Processing Unit), ASUS DIGI+ VRM, USB 3.0 Boost, Fanless Design Heat-pipe, Q-Code, AMD 3-way CrossFireX technology support, ASUS Fan Xpert 2, ASUS Network iControl, ASUS USB Charger+, 6+2 Phase Power Design, ASUS Remote GO!, DirectKey, Low EMI Solution, Disk Unlocker, AMD Turbo CORE 3.0 technology, AMD Memory Profile (AMP) support, ASUS 5X PROTECTION, ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection, Dual Intelligent Processors 4, Clear CMOS Button, ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O, ASUS O.C. Tuner

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories
I/O back plate
Cables Included
4 x Serial ATA cable
Software Included
Drivers & Utilities, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS AI Charger+, ASUS Update, ASUS AI Suite III
Compatible with Windows 7
"Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Compliant Standards
Plug and Play, ACPI 2.0a, ErP Ready
Width
30.5 cm
Depth
24.4 cm
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