Gigabyte Motherboard GA-F2A88XM-D3HP AMD FM2+-FM2 A88X DDR3 PCI Express DVI-D-HDMI-D-Sub Micro-ATX
APU
FM2+ Socket:
1. AMD A series processors
2. AMD AthlonTM series processors
(Please refer "CPU Support List" for more information.)
Chipset
AMD A88X
Memory
1. 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory
(Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed.)
2. Dual channel memory architecture
3. Support for DDR3 2400(OC)/2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz memory modules
4. Support for AMD Memory Profile (AMP)/Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(Please refer "Memory Support List" for more information.)
Onboard Graphics
1. Integrated Graphics Processor:
(To use the onboard graphics ports, you must install an AMD APU with integrated graphics.)
1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600
(Support for 2560x1600 resolution requires both a monitor and cable that support Dual Link DVI.)
(The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.)
1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160
(The resolution of 4096x2160 can be supported when using an FM2+ APU the maximum resolution supported is 1920x1200 when using an FM2 APU.)
(Support for HDMI 1.4a version.)
2. Support for up to 3 displays at the same time
3. Maximum shared memory of 2 GB
Audio
1. Realtek ALC887 codec
2. High Definition Audio
3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
(To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.)
4. Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN
Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots
1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
(For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.) (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) (To support PCI Express 3.0, you must install an FM2+ APU.
2. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
3. 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (The PCIEX4 and PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
4. 1 x PCI slot
Multi-Graphics Technology
1. Support for AMD 2-Way CrossFireTM technology
2. Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology (Only A series APUs support AMD Dual Graphics.)
3. Support for AMD Eyefinity technology
Storage Interface Chipset
1. 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
2. Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD
USB ASMedia USB 3.1 Controller
1. 1 x USB Type-CTM port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 support
2. 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
Chipset
1. 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
2. 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
Internal I/O Connectors
1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
3. 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
4. 1 x APU fan header
5. 2 x system fan headers
6. 1 x front panel header
7. 1 x front panel audio header
8. 1 x S/PDIF Out header
9. 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
10. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
11. 1 x serial port header
12. 1 x parallel port header
13. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
14. 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
Back Panel Connectors
1. 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
2. 1 x D-Sub port
3. 1 x DVI-D port
4. 1 x HDMI port
5. 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
6. 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red)
7. 1 x USB Type-CTM port, with USB 3.1 support
8. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
9. 1 x RJ-45 port
10. 3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
I/O Controller
iTE I/O Controller Chip
H/W Monitoring
1. System voltage detection
2. APU/System temperature detection
3. APU/System fan speed detection
4. APU overheating warning
5. APU/System fan fail warning
6. APU/System fan speed control
(Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.)
BIOS
1. 2 x 64 Mbit flash
2. Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
3. Support for DualBIOSTM
4. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features
1.Support for APP Center(Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model.
Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.)
At BIOS
Cloud Station
EasyTune
Smart TimeLock
Game Controller
Smart Recovery 2
System Information Viewer
USB Blocker
2. Support for Q-Flash
3. Support for ON/OFF Charge
4. Support for Smart Switch
5. Support for Xpress Install
Bundle Software
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System
1. Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit
2. Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit
(Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTEs website and install it before installing Windows 7.)
Form Factor
Micro ATX Form Factor, 24.4cm x 24.4cm
FM2+ Socket:
1. AMD A series processors
2. AMD AthlonTM series processors
(Please refer "CPU Support List" for more information.)
Chipset
AMD A88X
Memory
1. 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory
(Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed.)
2. Dual channel memory architecture
3. Support for DDR3 2400(OC)/2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz memory modules
4. Support for AMD Memory Profile (AMP)/Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(Please refer "Memory Support List" for more information.)
Onboard Graphics
1. Integrated Graphics Processor:
(To use the onboard graphics ports, you must install an AMD APU with integrated graphics.)
1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600
(Support for 2560x1600 resolution requires both a monitor and cable that support Dual Link DVI.)
(The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.)
1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160
(The resolution of 4096x2160 can be supported when using an FM2+ APU the maximum resolution supported is 1920x1200 when using an FM2 APU.)
(Support for HDMI 1.4a version.)
2. Support for up to 3 displays at the same time
3. Maximum shared memory of 2 GB
Audio
1. Realtek ALC887 codec
2. High Definition Audio
3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
(To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.)
4. Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN
Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots
1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
(For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.) (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) (To support PCI Express 3.0, you must install an FM2+ APU.
2. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
3. 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (The PCIEX4 and PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
4. 1 x PCI slot
Multi-Graphics Technology
1. Support for AMD 2-Way CrossFireTM technology
2. Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology (Only A series APUs support AMD Dual Graphics.)
3. Support for AMD Eyefinity technology
Storage Interface Chipset
1. 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
2. Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD
USB ASMedia USB 3.1 Controller
1. 1 x USB Type-CTM port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 support
2. 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
Chipset
1. 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
2. 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
Internal I/O Connectors
1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
3. 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
4. 1 x APU fan header
5. 2 x system fan headers
6. 1 x front panel header
7. 1 x front panel audio header
8. 1 x S/PDIF Out header
9. 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
10. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
11. 1 x serial port header
12. 1 x parallel port header
13. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
14. 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
Back Panel Connectors
1. 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
2. 1 x D-Sub port
3. 1 x DVI-D port
4. 1 x HDMI port
5. 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
6. 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red)
7. 1 x USB Type-CTM port, with USB 3.1 support
8. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
9. 1 x RJ-45 port
10. 3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
I/O Controller
iTE I/O Controller Chip
H/W Monitoring
1. System voltage detection
2. APU/System temperature detection
3. APU/System fan speed detection
4. APU overheating warning
5. APU/System fan fail warning
6. APU/System fan speed control
(Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.)
BIOS
1. 2 x 64 Mbit flash
2. Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
3. Support for DualBIOSTM
4. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features
1.Support for APP Center(Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model.
Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.)
At BIOS
Cloud Station
EasyTune
Smart TimeLock
Game Controller
Smart Recovery 2
System Information Viewer
USB Blocker
2. Support for Q-Flash
3. Support for ON/OFF Charge
4. Support for Smart Switch
5. Support for Xpress Install
Bundle Software
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System
1. Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit
2. Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit
(Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTEs website and install it before installing Windows 7.)
Form Factor
Micro ATX Form Factor, 24.4cm x 24.4cm
