ASUS A88X-Gamer Motherboard Features and Specifications

ASUS A88X-Gamer Motherboard Features and Specifications

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This post is about the ASUS A88X-Gamer gaming motherboard announced a while ago. It contains information about the features and specifications of the motherboard, as provided by ASUS. First is the press release:


ASUS Announces A88X-Gamer

Socket FM2+ ATX gaming motherboard delivers absolute fun with Gigabit Ethernet, exclusive SupremeFX audio and rock-solid Gamer’s Guardian components

2014/09/01
Taipei, Taiwan (7th August, 2014) — ASUS today announced A88X-Gamer, a new AMD® A88X chipset-based ATX gaming motherboard engineered with exclusive technologies to deliver absolute fun.
A88X-Gamer is equipped with the latest Intel® Gigabit Ethernet networking for fast, lag-free online-gaming experiences, exclusive SupremeFX technology for flawless gaming audio and exclusive Gamer's Guardian components for exceptional durability and reliability. It also includes the ASUS-exclusive AI Suite 3 software to unleash the true power of AMD accelerated-processing units (APUs).

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Gaming audio

A88X-Gamer players benefit from exclusive SupremeFX technology for near-lossless audio with a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 115dB — so gamers hear every sound detail.
The advanced audio chipset is isolated from electromagnetic interference (EMI) by a protective shield, preserving the integrity of the audio signals. Exclusive ‘red-line shielding’ horizontally separates SupremeFX audio components from the rest of the motherboard. This unique combination effectively eliminates analog interference to ensure flawless sound quality. Premium ELNA® audio capacitors are added to the mix to deliver a warmer, natural sound to complete the audio experience.

SupremeFX also has a built-in amplifier that drives high-quality headphones — all the way up to 300ohm impedance — for sound quality that’s as great as a dedicated sound card.

Gaming networking

A88X-Gamer’s networking is powered by Intel Gigabit Ethernet. This offers exceptionally-high Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) throughput, lowering overall processing demands and improving efficiency — releasing more power for games and gameplay.

Gamer's Guardian components

A88X-Gamer is engineered with high-quality, highly-durable Gamer’s Guardian components for exceptional real-world protection.

Gamer’s Guardian includes onboard resettable fuses that protect the connection ports and DRAM against overcurrent and short-circuit damage, while exceptionally high-quality, Japanese-made 10K black-metallic capacitors offer greater temperature endurance and improved lifespans.

Gamer’s Guardian ESD Guards on the USB ports, audio connectors and Ethernet (LAN) port ensure that A88X-Gamer is actively protected against sudden electrostatic discharge (ESD). The result is that the components last much longer.

A88X-Gamer also has the ASUS-exclusive Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) to enhance performance, increase efficiency and ensure reliability, and a stainless-steel back input/output (I/O) panel that’s chromium-plated and corrosion-resistant to last up to three times (3X) longer than traditional panels.

Envelope-pushing APU performance with AI Suite 3

A88X-Gamer includes AI Suite 3, an ASUS-exclusive dashboard-style control panel that lets gamers fine-tune almost every aspect of A88X-Gamer-based systems for the best balance between performance, stability and efficiency — all via a simple and intuitive interface.



ASUS A88X-Gamer Motherboard Overview and Specifications

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A88X gaming motherboard with an FM2+ socket, SupremeFX audio, Intel LAN and Gamer's Guardian components for absolute fun

  • SupremeFX - Flawless audio that makes you part of the game
  • Intel Gigabit Ethernet - Networking that just goes faster
  • Gamer's Guardian - The real-world protection
  • AI Suite 3 – Optimized performance, always!
  • GPU Boost -Unlock integrated graphics performance

Specifications:
  • CPU
    AMD Socket FM2+ Athlon™/A- Series Processors
    Supports CPU up to 4 cores
    Supports AMD® Turbo Core 3.0 Technology
    * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
  • Chipset
    AMD A88X (Bolton D4)
  • Memory
    4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2250(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
    Dual Channel Memory Architecture
    Support AMD Memory Profile (AMP) memory
    * The Max. 64GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 16GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market.
    * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
    * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
    * Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard.
  • Graphic
    Integrated AMD Radeon™ R/HD8000/HD7000 Series Graphics in the A-Series  APU
    Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI/RGB ports
    - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz*1
    - Supports DVI with max. resolution 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
    - Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
    Maximum shared memory of 2048 MB
    AMD® Dual Graphics technology support *2
  • Multi-GPU Support
    Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
  • Expansion Slots
    1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode) *3
    1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode, black)
    2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
    3 x PCI
  • Storage
    AMD A88X FCH(Bolton D4) chipset :
    8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
    Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
  • LAN
    Intel® I211-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
  • Audio
    SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
    - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
    - High quality 115 dB SNR stereo playback output
    Audio Feature :
    - SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
    - ELNA premium audio capacitors
    - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
    - Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers
    - EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality
  • USB Ports
    AMD A88X FCH(Bolton D4) chipset :
    4 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
    AMD A88X FCH(Bolton D4) chipset :
    10 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board)
  • Special Features
    Gamer's Guardian:
    - ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.0/2.0 ports
    - DRAM Overcurrent Protection
    - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
    - Stainless Steel Back I/O
    - DIGI+ VRM
    ASUS EPU :
    - EPU
    ASUS Exclusive Features :
    - TurboV EVO
    - GPU Boost
    - AI Suite 3
    - Ai Charger
    - USB 3.0 Boost
    - Disk Unlocker
    Interactive HomeCloud
    - Media Streamer
    ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
    - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution & MOS Heatsink
    - ASUS Fan Xpert 2
    ASUS EZ DIY :
    - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
    - ASUS EZ Flash 2
    - ASUS MyLogo 2
    - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
    - Multi-language BIOS
    ASUS Q-Design :
    - ASUS Q-Shield
    - ASUS Q-Slot
    - ASUS Q-DIMM
  • Operating System Support
    Windows® 8.1 , 32bit/64bit
    Windows® 8 , 32bit/64bit
    Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit
  • Back I/O Ports
    1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
    1 x DVI
    1 x D-Sub
    1 x HDMI
    1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
    2 x USB 3.0 (blue)
    4 x USB 2.0
    1 x Optical S/PDIF out
    6 x Audio jack(s)
  • Internal I/O Ports
    1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
    3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
    1 x TPM header
    1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
    8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
    1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
    2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4 -pin)
    1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
    1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
    1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
    1 x System panel(s)
    1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
  • Accessories
    User's manual
    ASUS Q-Shield
    2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  • BIOS
    64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 My Favorites and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
  • Support Disc
    Drivers, ASUS utilities, EZ Update, Anti-virus software (OEM version)
  • Form Factor
    ATX Form Factor
    12 inch x 9.0 inch ( 30.5 cm x 22.9 cm )
  • Note
    *1: *Only FM2+ APU can support up to 4096 x 2160 resolution display via HDMI port.
    *2: Refer to http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/dual-graphics/Pages/dual-graphics.aspx#3 for the discrete GPUs which support Dual Graphics technology.
    *3: Only FM2+ Processors can support PCIe3.0.


Sources:
http://www.asus.com/News/KRoGOcbS22OdDQEq
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/A88XGAMER/


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