• ASUS A88X-Gamer Motherboard Features and Specifications

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).

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

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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