- Fast USB 3.1 ports with up to 10Gb/s Data Transfer
- Supports AMD FM2+/FM2 A-series APU
- Dual Channel DDR3, 2 DIMMs
- 2-way CrossFire™ Multi-graphics support
- Audio Noise Guard with High Quality Audio Capacitors
- HDMI 1.4, Dual-link DVI-D, D-sub ports for Triple-Monitor support
- All solid capacitors design
- GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS™
- All new GIGABYTE™ APP Center, simple and easy use
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable ™ Motherboards
GIGABYTE FM2+ series motherboards support the latest AMD A-series processor with
integrated AMD Radeon™ R-series graphics which features improved performance,
power efficiency and support native PCIe 3.0 interfaces, bringing cutting edge
features and ultimate performance to your next PC build.
Fast USB 3.1 Solution
The latest USB 3.1 offers a staggering 10Gb/s transfer speed, 2× faster than
USB 3.0 and backward compatibility with existing USB devices.
High Quality Onboard Audio Design
Delivers high quality sound resolution and sound expansion to create the most
realistic sound effects for professional users.
Dual-link DVI port
Designed to leverage the awesome potential of the latest AMD A-series APUs,
GIGABYTE motherboards deliver an enhanced visual experience that includes
advanced DX12® gaming, incredibly smooth HD multimedia playback and support for
high resolution displays of up to 2560 × 1600 pixels by Dual-link
DVI port.
HDMI Interface
HDMI is latest High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which is able to provide up
to 5Gb/s video transmitting bandwidth and also 8-channel high quality audio.
Via transmitting uncompressed digital data, HDMI is able to reduce signal
interference as transferring between digital and analog signal, seen and heard,
direct from the source. In addition, HDMI is compatible with HDCP
(High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), which allowing playback of Blu-ray/
HD DVD and other protected contents.
4K Ultra HD Support
4K resolution is the next technological milestone in high-definition content
delivery, utilizing approximately 4,000 pixels on the horizontal axis, more
than four times today's standard HD pixel density. GIGABYTE FM2+ series
motherboards provide native 4K support with FM2+ APU integrated graphics via
HDMI port.
AMD Dual Graphics Technology
The AMD FM2+ series platform showcases AMD Dual Graphics technology, allowing
users to further boost 3D graphics performance by adding an additional discrete
AMD Radeon™ 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.
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.
Multi-display support with AMD CrossFire
Flexible graphics capabilities – Up to 2 VGA cards are supported for 2 way
AMD CrossFire™ (running at x16, x4 bandwidth), delivering the ultimate in
graphics performance for gaming enthusiasts who demand the highest frame rates
without compromising on resolution.
- APU
- FM2+ Socket:
- AMD A series processors
- AMD Athlon™ series processors
- Chipset : AMD A88X
- Memory
- 2 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.
- The maximum 64 GB of system memory can be supported using 32GB (or above) memory modules. GIGABYTE will update the memory support list on the official website when the memory modules are available on the market.
- Dual channel memory architecture
- Support for DDR3 2400(OC)/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.)
- Onboard Graphics
- 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 1920×1200
- 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560×1600
- Support for 2560×1600 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 4096×2160
- The resolution of 4096×2160 can be supported when using an FM2+ APU; the maximum resolution supported is 1920×1200 when using an FM2 APU.
- Support for HDMI 1.4a version.
- Support for up to 3 displays at the same time
- Maximum shared memory of 2 GB
- Audio
- Realtek® ALC887 codec
- High Definition Audio
- 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
- LAN
- Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
- Expansion Slots
- 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.
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
- (The PCIEX4 and PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
- 1 x PCI slot
- Storage Interface
- Chipset:
- 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD
- Chipset:
- Multi-Graphics Technology
- Support for 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ Technology
- Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology
- Only A series APUs support AMD Dual Graphics.
- Support for AMD Eyefinity technology
- USB
- Chipset:
- 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
- ASMedia® USB 3.1 Controller:
- 2 x USB 3.1 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
- Chipset:
- Internal I/O Connectors
- 1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1 × 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- 1 x APU fan header
- 1 x system fan header
- 1 x front panel header
- 1 x front panel audio header
- 1 x S/PDIF Out header
- 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
- 1 x serial port header
- 1 x parallel port header
- 1 x speaker header
- 1 x chassis intrusion header
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
- Back Panel Connectors
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
- 1 x D-Sub port
- 1 x DVI-D port
- 1 x HDMI port
- 2 x USB 3.1 Type-A ports (red)
- 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)
- I/O Controller
- iTE® I/O Controller Chip
- H/W Monitoring
- System voltage detection
- APU/System temperature detection
- APU/System fan speed detection
- APU overheating warning
- APU/System fan fail warning
- APU/System fan speed control
- Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.
- BIOS
- 2 × 64 Mbit flash
- Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
- Support for DualBIOS™
- PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
- Unique Features
- 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.
- @BIOS
- Cloud Station
- EasyTune
- Smart TimeLock
- Game Controller
- Smart Recovery 2
- System Information Viewer
- USB Blocker
- Support for Q-Flash
- Support for ON/OFF Charge
- Support for Smart Switch
- Support for Xpress Install
- Bundle Software
- Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
- Operating System
- Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit
- Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit
- Please download the “Windows USB Installation Tool” from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7.
- Form Factor
- Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 18.5cm