Asus has launched the A88XM-A and A55BM-A/USB3 motherboards, the first in the industry to support AMD’s new FM2+ APU socket.
Both motherboards offer a micro-ATX form factor and are compatibility with both AMD’s current “Richland” and “Trinity” APUs and the upcoming socket FM2+ “Kaveri” processors.
| Motherboard | A88XM-A | A55BM-A/USB3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | AMD A88X (Bolton D4) | A55 FCH (Hudson D2) |
| Memory | 4 x DDR3 DIMMsUp to 64 GB DDR-2133 | 2 x DDR3 DIMMsUp to 32 GB DDR-2133 |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16*1 x PCIe 2.0 x11 x PCI | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x161 x PCIe 2.0 x11 x PCI |
| Networking | Realtek 8111G, 1 x Gigabit LAN | Realtek 8111G, 1 x Gigabit LAN |
| Video Output | DVI-D, HDMI, VGA | DVI-D, HDMI, VGA |
| Audio Output | Realtek ALC887-VD 8-Channel | Realtek ALC887-VD 8-Channel |
| Ports | 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s2 x USB 3.02 x USB 2.0 | 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s2 x USB 3.02 x USB 2.0 |
* Only FM2+ Processors can support PCIe 3.0
The A88XM-A and A55BM-A/USB3 also include Asus’ 5X Protection which incorporates a number of features for better quality and reliability including a DIGI+ VRM for precise power delivery to the APU, DRAM overcurrent protection via on-board resettable fuses, 5K-hour Solid Capacitors and a chromium oxide-plated stainless steel rear I/O.
Further information is available at the respective product pages for the Asus A88XM-A and A55BM-A/USB3 motherboards. Asus has announced that further information on the company’s upcoming FM2+ motherboard range will be released “later in the year.”