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Gigabyte F2A88XM-DS2 AMD FM2+ A88X DDR3 mATX

Gigabyte F2A88XM-DS2 AMD FM2+ A88X DDR3 mATX

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Quicklinx: 91MWWS00 Mfr#: GA-F2A88XM-DS2
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Description

GA-F2A88XM-DS2: AMD A88X Chipset

  • Socket FM2+ supports AMD FM2+/FM2 A-series APU
  • GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ 4 Plus Technology
  • GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS™
  • GIGABYTE On/Off Charge™ for USB devices
  • 4 USB 3.0 ports with GIGABYTE 3x USB power
  • Features Dual-link DVI for high resolution displays of up to 2560 x 1600 pixels
  • High ESD Protection on Gb

GIGABYTE FM2+ series motherboards based on AMD A88X chipset and feature the new FM2+ APU socket, and are designed to get the most from forthcoming Kaveri AMD APUs, while preserving compatibility for current AMD FM2 APUs. FM2+ AMD APUs offer native support for 8 GT/s PCI Express gen 3.0 as well as DX11.1 support integrating the high performance `Steamroller' core. AMD socket FM2+ APUs also offer native support for 4K resolution displays on HDMI port.

Note: To enable AMD FM2+ APU support, please update your motherboard with latest version of specific BIOS and driver in Motherboard's Download section once available.

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ 4 Plus

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ 4 Plus debuts on GIGABYTE motherboards, with a range of features and component choices that provide record-breaking performance, cool and efficient operation and extended motherboard lifespan.

Ultra Performance

GIGABYTE uses All Solid Caps (Capacitors) and Low RDS(on) MOSFETs which are rated to work at higher temperatures to provide a longer lifespan.

GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS™

GIGABYTE motherboards feature GIGABYTE DualBIOS™, an exclusive technology from GIGABYTE that protects arguably one of your PC's most crucial components, the BIOS. GIGABYTE DualBIOS™ means that your motherboard has both a 'Main BIOS' and a 'Backup BIOS', making users protected from BIOS failure due to virus attack, hardware malfunction, improper OC settings or power failure during the update process.

AMD Dual Graphics Technology

The AMD A88X series platform showcases AMD Dual Graphics technology, allowing users to further boost 3D graphics performance by adding an additional discrete AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics card* to the system. This unique Dual Graphics technology means users can enjoy higher frame rates on the latest gaming titles, utilizing the processing power of both discrete and integrated graphics processors.

AMD Eyefinity Technology

Supporting multiple independent display outputs simultaneously, AMD Eyefinity technology delivers innovative graphics display capabilities enabling massive desktop workspaces and ultra-immersive visual environments for the ultimate panoramic computing experience.

Dual-link DVI port

Designed to leverage the awesome potential of the latest AMD Fusion A-series APUs, GIGABYTE motherboards deliver an enhanced visual experience that includes advanced DX11® gaming, incredibly smooth HD multimedia playback and support for high resolution displays of up to 2560 x 1600 pixels by Dual-link DVI port.

  • Gigabyte Ultra Durable 4 Plus

    Gigabyte Ultra Durable 4 Plus debuts on Gigabyte motherboards, with a range of features and component choices that provide record-breaking performance, cool and efficient operation and extended motherboard lifespan.
  • Ultra performance

    Gigabyte uses all solid caps and low RDS MOSFETs which are rated to work at higher temperatures to provide a longer lifespan.
  • Ultra safe

    Gigabyte motherboard features Gigabyte DualBIOS, an exclusive technology from Gigabyte that protects arguably one of your PC's most crucial components, the BIOS. Gigabyte DualBIOS means that your motherboard has both a main BIOS' and a 'backup BIOS', making users protected from BIOS failure due to virus attack, hardware malfunction, improper O.C. settings or power failure during the update process.
  • AMD Dual Graphics technology

    The AMD FM2+ series platform showcases AMD Dual Graphics technology, allowing users to further boost 3D graphics performance by adding an additional discrete AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics card to the system. This unique Dual Graphics technology means users can enjoy higher frame rates on the latest gaming titles, utilizing the processing power of both discrete and integrated graphics processors.
  • AMD Eyefinity technology

    Supporting multiple independent display outputs simultaneously, AMD Eyefinity technology delivers innovative graphics display capabilities enabling massive desktop workspaces and ultra-immersive visual environments for the ultimate panoramic computing experience.
  • Dual-link DVI port

    Designed to leverage the awesome potential of the AMD Fusion A-series APUs, Gigabyte motherboard delivers an enhanced visual experience that includes advanced DX11 gaming, incredibly smooth HD multimedia playback and support for high resolution displays of up to 2560 x 1600 pixels by Dual-link DVI port.
  • High ESD protection for USB and LAN

    Gigabyte motherboard raises the bar in terms of protecting your system, providing advanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection for both your Ethernet LAN and USB ports, both common sources of ESD-related failures. Each LAN and USB port is paired with a dedicated protection filter that can withstand high electrostatic discharges, protecting your system from common electrical surges and even direct lighting strikes.
  • On/Off Charge technology

    GIGABYTE On/Off Charge technology allows you to charge your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch regardless of whether your PC is on, in standby mode or even off. A derivative of Gigabyte's highly acclaimed 3x USB power feature, On/Off Charge enables devices to draw more current from Gigabyte motherboard USB ports than standard USB ports allow, so that charging from your PC can be as fast as with a charger.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-DS2 - 3.0 - 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
Max RAM Size
64 GB
RAM Supported
2 DIMM slots - DDR3
Storage Ports
4 x SATA-600 (RAID)
USB / FireWire Ports
2 x USB 3.0 + 4 x USB 2.0 + (2 x USB 3.0 + 4 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 - micro ATX
Chipset Type
AMD A88X
Processor Socket
Socket FM2+
Max Processors Qty
1
Compatible Processors
Athlon, A series

Supported RAM

Max Size
64 GB
Technology
DDR3
Bus Clock
1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1866 MHz, 2133 MHz
Features
Dual channel memory architecture, Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP), 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 Interfaces
Gigabit Ethernet

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (FM2+ processor must be installed) , 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 , 1 x PCI , 2 x DIMM 240-pin (1.5 V) , 1 x CPU
Storage Interfaces
SATA-600 -connectors: 4 x 7pin Serial ATA - 4 devices - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 / JBOD
Interfaces
1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse , 1 x VGA , 1 x DVI-D (dual link) , 2 x USB 3.0 , 4 x USB 2.0 , 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack , 1 x microphone - mini-jack
Internal Interfaces
1 x SPDIF out - header , 1 x audio - header , 2 x USB 3.0 - header , 4 x USB 2.0 - header , 1 x serial - header
Power Connectors
24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector

Features

BIOS Type
AMI
BIOS Features
DMI 2.0 support, ACPI 2.0a support, SMBIOS 2.6 support, UEFI BIOS
Hardware Monitoring
CPU core temperature, chassis temperature, CPU fan tachometer, chassis fan tachometer, system voltage, CPU overheating protection
Hardware Features
DualBIOS, Q-Flash, 3x USB Power Boost, All-Solid Capacitor motherboard Design, Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support, On/Off Charge, One Port One Fuse, AMD Radeon Dual Graphics, ESD Protection, AMD Eyefinity Technology, AMD Memory Profile (AMP) support, Ultra Durable 4 Plus, Clear CMOS Button

Miscellaneous

Software Included
Norton Internet Security, @BIOS, EasyTune, Xpress Install
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, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6
Width
22.5 cm
Depth
17.4 cm
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