Memory
| Number of memory slots |
4 |
| Maximum internal memory |
64 GB |
| Memory slots type |
DIMM |
| Memory channels |
Dual |
| Unbuffered memory |
Y |
| Non-ECC |
Y |
| Supported memory types |
DDR3-SDRAM |
Back panel I/O ports
| DisplayPorts quantity |
1 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| eSATA ports quantity |
2 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
| S/PDIF out port |
Y |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
4 |
| DVI-D ports quantity |
1 |
Internal I/O
| Front panel audio connector |
Y |
| Number of EATX power connectors |
1 |
| Number of COM connectors |
1 |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
6 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
1 |
| S/PDIF out connector |
Y |
| USB 2.0 connectors |
4 |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
4 |
BIOS
| Clear CMOS jumper |
Y |
| BIOS memory size |
64 MB |
| BIOS type |
UEFI AMI |
Performance
| Component for |
PC |
| Motherboard chipset family |
AMD |
Expansion slots
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots |
2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots |
2 |
| PCI slots |
2 |
Additionally
| Chipset |
AMD A88X |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
AMD Socket FM2+, AMD A88X, 4 x DIMM, AMD 3-Way CrossFireX, 6 x SATA 6Gb/s, RAID, Realtek 8111GR, UEFI AMI BIOS
<b>Dual Intelligent Processors 4</b>
Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization
One click for better performance, efficiency, digital power control, reduced noise, and improved cooling.
<b>Performance Boost</b>
GPU Boost
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.
<b>5X Protection</b>
ASUS 5X Protection
All-round protection provides the best quality, reliability, and durability
ASUS motherboards guard your PC with 5X Protection. We 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. We also use corrosion-resistant back I/O shields, all examples of ASUS providing the best possible reliability and durability.
<b>New UEFI BIOS</b>
New UEFI BIOS – friendlier and more intuitive
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. EZ Mode has a whole new 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.
<b>Remote GO!</b>
Remote GO!
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. Now upgraded with new Cloud GO!, which syncs your multiple cloud storage accounts and backs up content to your PC with one click.
<b>The Latest Transfer Speed</b>
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 32GB/s, delivering unprecedented data speeds combined with the convenience and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility.
Complete USB 3.0 integration
Double USB access, double the convenience
ASUS facilitates USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel. Experience the latest plug n play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Our motherboards afford greater convenience with high speed connectivity.
SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Twice the speed
ASUS provides SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of SATA 3Gb/s.
<b>EZ DIY</b>
AI Suite 3
One-stop access to innovative ASUS features
ASUS AI Suite 3 offers a brand new 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.
<b>Windows 8 Exclusive Features</b>
DirectKey
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!
<b>Multi-GPU/Monitors</b>
4K Ultra HD ready
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.
<b>APU and Chipset Features</b>
AMD® A-Series Accelerated Processor with AMD Radeon™ HD 8000 Series Graphics
This motherboard fully supports the latest AMD Socket FM2+ Kaveri APUs with AMD Radeon HD 8000 series graphics and retains compatibility with AMD Socket FM2 (Richland and Trinity) APUs. AMD Socket FM2+ APUs support Microsoft® DirectX 11.1 for incredibly fast and smooth graphics, native PCI Express 3.0 for full-speed expansion and 4K resolutions via HDMI and DisplayPort connections.
AMD® A88X FCH (Bolton D4) is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 graphics. It natively supports 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 Ports.
