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Asus A88XM-PLUS AMD FM2+ A88X DDR3 mATX

Asus A88XM-PLUS AMD FM2+ A88X DDR3 mATX

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Quicklinx: 9353WS00 Mfr#: A88XM-PLUS
Discontinued

Description

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
  • Fan Xpert 2 - Comprehensive controls for the perfect cool and quiet balance
  • 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
  • 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 motherboards guard your PC with 5x protection. They use 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 now 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.
  • Comprehensive controls for the perfect cool and quiet balance

    Seeing an opportunity for more fine-tuned control, hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring fan auto tuning, providing an tailored fan speed setting for each fan with the exclusive, automatic fan speed detection to achieve the best balance of cooling performance and low noise. It even provides a "RPM fixed mode" for users who wish to reduce noise levels to near 0 dB with a specific fan speed control.
  • 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 latest Plug and Play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The motherboards afford greater convenience with high speed connectivity.
  • Enhanced memory compatibility: save time on trial and error

    Memory issues can be difficult to diagnose and even harder to fix or work around. If RAM problems are preventing your system from booting, MemOK! helps by automatically loading failsafe settings to enable basic functionality with a simple push of a button on the motherboard. This troubleshooting feature saves you time and annoyance, and adds to the confidence of DIY builders.
  • Discover future visual experiences

    Following up on popular 1080p Full HD, 4K Ultra HD is the next big thing, and you're ready for the upgrade thanks to integrated graphics that natively support up to 4096 x 2160 via HDMI or DisplayPort. That's four times the pixel count of 1080p (1920 x 1080), offering incredible visual clarity, detail, and realism.
  • GreenASUS

    Motherboards are EU Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, which requires products meet high efficiency standards with regards to energy consumption. This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient products through design and innovation that reduce the carbon footprint of products and thus mitigate ecological impact.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
ASUS A88XM-PLUS - motherboard - micro ATX - Socket FM2+ - AMD A88X
Product Type
Motherboard - micro ATX
Chipset Type
AMD A88X
Processor Socket
1 x Socket FM2+
Compatible Processors
Athlon, A series (supports CPUs with up to 4 cores)
Max RAM Size
64 GB
RAM Supported
4 DIMM slots - DDR3
Storage Ports
8 x SATA-600 (RAID)
USB / FireWire Ports
2 x USB 3.0 + 4 x USB 2.0 + (2 x USB 3.0 + 6 x USB 2.0 via headers)
Max Allocated RAM Size
2 GB
Audio
HD Audio (8-channel)
LAN
Gigabit Ethernet


Detailed Specification

General

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

Supported RAM

Max Size
64 GB
Technology
DDR3
Bus Clock
1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1866 MHz, 2133 MHz, 2400 MHz (O.C.), 2200 MHz (O.C.), 2250 MHz (O.C.)
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 ALC887
Compliant Standards
High Definition Audio

LAN

Network Controller
Realtek RTL8111G
Network Interfaces
Gigabit Ethernet

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slots
1 x CPU , 4 x DIMM 240-pin , 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (FM2+ processor must be installed) , 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode) , 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 , 1 x PCI
Storage Interfaces
SATA-600 -connectors: 8 x 7pin Serial ATA - 8 devices - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 / JBOD
Interfaces
1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 1 x PS/2 keyboard , 1 x PS/2 mouse , 1 x DVI , 1 x HDMI , 1 x VGA , 2 x USB 3.0 , 4 x USB 2.0 , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack , 1 x microphone - mini-jack
Internal Interfaces
6 x USB 2.0 - header , 2 x USB 3.0 - header , 1 x SPDIF out - header , 1 x serial - header , 1 x audio - header , 1 x parallel - header
Power Connectors
4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector

Features

BIOS Type
AMI
BIOS Features
DMI 2.0 support, WfM 2.0 support, Multilingual BIOS, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ACPI 2.0a support, UEFI BIOS, SMBIOS 2.7 support
Hardware Features
Jack retasking, MemOK!, ASUS Q-Design, ESD Guards, ASUS TurboV EVO, ASUS 4+2 Phase Power Design, GPU Boost, ASUS EZ DIY, Q-Slot, CrashFree BIOS 3, All-Solid Capacitor motherboard Design, audio jack detect technology, ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ASUS DIGI+ VRM, Fanless Design Heatsink, AMD Radeon Dual Graphics, USB 3.0 Boost, AMD CrossFireX technology support, ASUS Fan Xpert 2, ASUS Network iControl, Disk Unlocker, AMD Turbo CORE 3.0 technology, AMD Memory Profile (AMP) support, ASUS 5X PROTECTION, 4K Ultra HD ready, ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection, ASUS Boot Setting, Clear CMOS Button, ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories
I/O back plate
Cables Included
2 x Serial ATA cable
Software Included
Drivers & Utilities, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS AI Charger, ASUS Update, ASUS AI Suite III
Compliant Standards
Plug and Play, ACPI 2.0a, ErP Ready
Width
24.4 cm
Depth
23.4 cm
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