AMD A88X-PRO Motherboard

A88X motherboard with FM2+ Socket offers perfect one-stop system optimization and boosts integrated graphics on all APUs

  • Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization
  • 4-Way Optimization - One Click and Done! Top-up Performance, Efficiency, Digital Power, and System Cooling
  • GPU Boost - Unlock integrated graphics performance for up to 30% boost
  • 5X PROTECTION - All-round protection provides the best quality, reliability, and durability
  • New UEFI BIOS – Full-scale Performance Tuning with Intuitive BIOS Interface
Dynamic Multi-Scenario Design

Figuring out the best settings for your PC a challenge? 4-Way Optimization automatically detects the best configuration for your system based on actual usage.

GPU BoostUnlock 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.

ASUS 5X ProtectionAll-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.

New UEFI BIOS – friendlier and more intuitiveExclusive 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.

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.

The Latest Transfer Speed

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 integrationDouble 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.

Manufacturer Part Number
A88X-PRO
EAN/UPC
4716659599715,0088622759971,088622759971
Full Product Specifications

Note:

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CPU:

  • AMD Socket FM2+ Athlon™/A- Series Processors 
  • Supports CPU up to 4 cores
  • Supports AMD® Turbo Core 3.0 Technology
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

Chipset:

  • AMD A88X (Bolton D4)

Memory:

  • 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2250(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory 
  • Dual Channel Memory Architecture 
  • Support AMD Memory Profile (AMP) memory

* The Max. 64GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 16GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market.
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
* Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard.

Graphic:

  • Integrated AMD Radeon™ R/HD8000/HD7000 Series Graphics in the A-Series APU 
  • Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI/RGB/DisplayPort ports 
    • Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz*1
    • Supports DVI with max. resolution 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
    • Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
    • Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz 
  • Maximum shared memory of 2048 MB
  • AMD® Dual Graphics technology support *2

Multi-GPU Support:

  • Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology

Expansion Slots:

  • 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) *3
  • 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode) 
  • 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 
  • 2 x PCI

Storage:

  • AMD A88X FCH(Bolton D4) chipset : 
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), yellow
  • 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s port(s), red
  • Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD

LAN:

  • Realtek® 8111GR, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

Audio:

  • Realtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC 
    • Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking

USB Ports:

  • AMD A88X FCH(Bolton D4) chipset: 
  • 4 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
  • AMD A88X FCH(Bolton D4) chipset: 
  • 10 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 8 at mid-board)
  • ASMedia® ASM1042 controller: 
  • 2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)

Special Features:

  • ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization :
    • The tuning key perfectly consolidates ASUS-exclusive DIGI+ Power Control, TPU, EPU, and Fan Xpert 2 optimize the digital power setting, system performance, power saving and whole system cooling configuration
    • ASUS 5X Protection :
    • ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 6 + 2 Phase digital power design
    • ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention 
    • ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection 
    • ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability 
    • ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating 
  • ASUS EPU :
    • EPU switch
  • ASUS Exclusive Features :
    • GPU Boost
    • Remote GO!
    • USB BIOS Flashback
    • MemOK!
    • AI Suite 3
    • Ai Charger+
    • USB Charger+ *4
    • Anti-Surge
    • Low EMI Solution
    • ESD Guards
    • ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface 
    • Network iControl
    • USB 3.0 Boost
    • Disk Unlocker
  • ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
    • Stylish Fanless Design Heat-pipe solution
    • ASUS Fan Xpert 2
  • ASUS EZ DIY :
    • DirectKey
    • Precision Tweaker 2
    • ASUS O.C. Tuner
    • ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 
    • ASUS EZ Flash 2 
    • ASUS MyLogo 2 
    • ASUS USB BIOS Flashback 
    • ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
    • Multi-language BIOS
  • ASUS Q-Design :
    • ASUS Q-Shield
    • ASUS Q-Code
    • ASUS Q-Slot
    • ASUS Q-Connector

Operating System Support:

  • Windows® 8.1 , 32bit/64bit
  • Windows® 8 , 32bit/64bit
  • Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit
  • Windows® XP , 32bit

Back I/O Ports:

  • 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
  • 1 x DVI
  • 1 x D-Sub
  • 1 x DisplayPort
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  • 4 x USB 3.0 
  • 2 x USB 2.0 
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  • 5 x Audio jack(s)

Internal I/O Ports:

  • 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
  • 4 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 8 USB 2.0 port(s)
  • 1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  • 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
  • 4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
  • 1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
  • 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
  • 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
  • 1 x DirectKey Button(s)
  • 1 x DRCT header(s)
  • 1 x MemOK! button(s)
  • 1 x TPU switch(es)
  • 1 x EPU switch(es)
  • 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
  • 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button(s)

Accessories:

  • User's manual
  • ASUS Q-Shield
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  • 1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)

BIOS:

  • 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information


Support Disc

  • Drivers, ASUS utilities, ASUS Update, Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Note:

*1: *Only FM2+ APU can support up to 4096 x 2160 resolution display via HDMI port.
*2: Refer to HYPERLINK "http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/dual-graphics/Pages/dual-graphics.aspx"http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/dual-graphics/Pages/dual-graphics.aspx#3 for the discrete GPUs which support Dual Graphics technology.
*3: Only FM2+ Processors can support PCIe3.0.
*4 USB Charger+ is only supported in Windows®7 and later versions.