GIGABYTE FM2+ Series Motherboards
GIGABYTE FM2+ series motherboards based on AMD A88X chipset and feature the new FM2+ APU socket, and are designed to get the most from forthcoming Kaveri AMD APUs, while preserving compatibility for current AMD FM2 APUs. FM2+ AMD APUs offer native support for 8 GT/s PCI Express gen 3.0 as well as DX11.1 support integrating the high performance Steamroller core. AMD socket FM2+ APUs also offer native support for 4K resolution displays on HDMI port.
Note: To enable AMD FM2+ APU support, please update your motherboard with latest version of specific BIOS and driver in Motherboard's Download section once available.
AMD Eyefinity Technology
Supporting multiple independent display outputs simultaneously, AMD Eyefinity technology delivers innovative graphics display capabilities enabling massive desktop workspaces and ultra-immersive visual environments for the ultimate panoramic computing experience.
AMD Dual Graphics Technology
The AMD A88X series platform showcases AMD Dual Graphics technology, allowing users to further boost 3D graphics performance by adding an additional discrete AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics card* to the system. This unique Dual Graphics technology means users can enjoy higher frame rates on the latest gaming titles, utilizing the processing power of both discrete and integrated graphics processors.
Please use AMD Dual Graphics certified DX11 VGA card (i.e., Radeon HD 6670/6570/6450 etc.) and AMD Dual Graphics supported APU, detail information please refer to AMD official website:
One Fuse per USB Port (USB 3.0 only)
On GIGABYTE motherboards each USB port has its own dedicated power fuse that prevents unwanted USB port failure, helping to safe guard your important data during transfer
GIGABYTE One Fuse per USB Port Design
Traditional One Fuse Design for Multi-USB Ports
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ 4 Plus
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ 4 Plus debuts on GIGABYTE motherboards, with a range of features and component choices that provide record-breaking performance, cool and efficient operation and extended motherboard lifespan.
Ultra Performance
GIGABYTE uses All Solid Caps (Capacitors) and Low RDS(on) MOSFETs which are rated to work at higher temperatures to provide a longer lifespan.
Ultra Safe
GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS™
GIGABYTE motherboards feature GIGABYTE DualBIOS™, an exclusive technology from GIGABYTE that protects arguably one of your PC's most crucial components, the BIOS. GIGABYTE DualBIOS™ means that your motherboard has both a 'Main BIOS' and a 'Backup BIOS', making users protected from BIOS failure due to virus attack, hardware malfunction, improper OC settings or power failure during the update process.
On/Off Charge Technology
GIGABYTE On/Off Charge technology allows you to charge your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch regardless of whether your PC is on, in standby mode or even off. A derivative of GIGABYTE's highly acclaimed 3x USB Power feature, On/Off Charge enables devices to draw more current from GIGABYTE motherboard USB ports than standard USB ports allow, so that charging from your PC can be as fast as with a charger...more
Note: Due to certain mobile phone limitations, users may need to connect the mobile phone to their PC before the PC enters S4/S5 mode to enable a quick charge from non On/Off Charge USB ports. Charging results may vary by model.
Whether to support 3X USB power design, it may vary by models.
High ESD Protection for USB and LAN (USB 3.0 only)
GIGABYTE motherboards raise the bar in terms of protecting your system, providing advanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection for both your Ethernet LAN and USB ports, both common sources of ESD-related failures. Each LAN and USB port is paired with a dedicated protection filter that can withstand high electrostatic discharges, protecting your system from common electrical surges and even direct lighting strikes.
Dual-link DVI port
Designed to leverage the awesome potential of the latest AMD Fusion A-series APUs, GIGABYTE motherboards deliver an enhanced visual experience that includes advanced DX11® gaming, incredibly smooth HD multimedia playback and support for high resolution displays of up to 2560 x 1600 pixels by Dual-link DVI port.
ErP Lot 6 support
The ErP (also known as Energy-Related Products Directive) is part of the European Union's environmental regulations policy. It is based on concern for the environmental as the proliferation of electronic devices continues, and how to improve energy efficiency for a better and greener life. GIGABYTE supports ErP and produces motherboards that help you effectively improve system efficiency.
Specifications:
| APU |
FM2+ Socket:
- (Please refer "CPU Support List" for more information.)
- AMD Athlon series processors
- AMD A series processors
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| Chipset |
- AMD A88X
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| Memory |
- * The maximum 64 GB of system memory can be supported using 16 GB (or above) memory modules. GIGABYTE will update the memory support list on the official website when the memory modules are available on the market.
- 2 x 1.5V 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.
- Dual channel memory architecture
- Support for DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz memory modules
- Support for AMD Memory Profile (AMP) / Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
*Please refer "Memory Support List" for more information
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| Onboard Graphics |
APU with integrated AMD Radeon HD 8000/7000 series graphics:
- Maximum shared memory of 2 GB
- 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 D-Sub port
* To use the onboard graphics ports, you must install an AMD APU with integrated graphics.
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| Audio |
- Realtek ALC887 codec
- 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.
- Support for S/PDIF Out
- High Definition Audio
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| LAN |
- Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
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| Expansion Slots |
- *To support PCI Express 3.0, you must install an FM2+ APU.
- (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
(The PCI Express x1 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
- 1 x PCI slot
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| Multi Graphics Technology |
- Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology
Only A series APUs support AMD Dual Graphics.
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| Storage Interface |
Chipset:
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD
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| USB |
Chipset:
- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
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| Internal I/O Connectors |
- 1 x chassis intrusion header
- 1 x S/PDIF Out header
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
- 1 x APU fan header
- 1 x serial port header
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
- 1 x system fan header
- 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- 1 x front panel audio header
- 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1 x front panel header
- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
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| Back Panel Connectors |
- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 1 x RJ-45 port
- 3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
- 1 x DVI-D port
- 1 x D-Sub port
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
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| I/O Controller |
- iTE I/O Controller Chip
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| H/W Monitoring |
- APU/System fan speed control
* Whether the APU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the APU/system cooler you install.
- APU/System fan speed detection
- APU/System temperature detection
- System voltage detection
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| BIOS |
- Support for DualBIOS
- PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a
- Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS
- 2 x 64 Mbit flash
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| Unique Features |
- Support for @BIOS
- Support for Xpress Install
- Support for Smart Recovery 2
- Support for EasyTune
* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
- Support for Q-Flash
- Support for On/Off Charge
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| Bundle Software |
- Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
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| Operating System |
- Support for Windows XP 32-bit
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| Form Factor |
- Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.5cm x 17.4cm
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| Remark |
- Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP SP1/SP2. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.
- Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.
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