BIOS
| BIOS type |
UEFI |
| ACPI version |
2.0a |
| Clear CMOS jumper |
Y |
Graphics
| Maximum graphics adapter memory |
2048 MB |
| Graphics adapter family |
AMD |
Internal I/O
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
| S/PDIF out connector |
Y |
| USB 2.0 connectors |
3 |
| Number of SATA connectors |
8 |
| Front panel audio connector |
Y |
| Number of EATX power connectors |
1 |
| Number of COM connectors |
1 |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| Parallel connector |
Y |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
1 |
| TPM connector |
Y |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
2 |
Back panel I/O ports
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity |
2 |
| DVI-D ports quantity |
1 |
Memory
| Flash memory |
64 MB |
| Supported memory module capacities |
16GB |
| Memory slots type |
DIMM |
| Memory channels |
Dual |
| Supported memory types |
DDR3-SDRAM |
| Unbuffered memory |
Y |
| Non-ECC |
Y |
| Maximum internal memory |
64 GB |
Performance
| Audio system |
Realtek ALC887 |
| Motherboard chipset family |
AMD |
| Component for |
PC |
Expansion slots
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots |
1 |
| PCI slots |
1 |
Additionally
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
| Chipset |
AMD A88X |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
AMD A88X, 4 x DIMM DDR3, 8 x SATA, RAID, 10 x USB, HDMI, RJ-45, UEFI BIOS, MicroATX
<b>GPU Boost</b>
- 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>ASUS 5X Protection</b>
- 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 – friendlier and more intuitive</b>
- 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>Fan Xpert 2</b>
- 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 0dB with a specific fan speed control.
<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.
<b>Complete USB 3.0 integration</b>
- 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.
<b>SATA 6.0 Gb/s</b>
- 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>MemOK!</b>
- 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.
<b>ASUS Boot Setting</b>
- Multiple startup options
Thanks to ASUS Windows 8 hardware optimization, ASUS Boot Setting provides better flexibility in customizing your PC’s startup process. You can shorten system boot-up time to 2-seconds* for a smoother user experience under Windows 8, and even previous versions of Windows. Also, you can enter the BIOS directly with one click through a user-friendly interface, and quickly select your preferred system boot up method: either get to the OS in seconds or opt for regular boot up. Whatever your choice, settings are saved and persistent, with no need to choose every time you power on.
<b>AI Suite 3</b>
- 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>4K Ultra HD ready</b>
- 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>AMD A-Series Accelerated Processor with AMD Radeon HD 8000 Series Graphics</b>
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.
<b>AMD A88X FCH(Bolton D4)</b>
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.
<b>GreenASUS</b>
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.
