Bangkok--10 Feb--Newwave Marketing Network
Exclusive Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization and GPU Boost technologies speed up integrated graphics performance by up to 30%
ASUS today announced A88X-PRO, A88X-PLUS, A88XM-PLUS, A55BM-PLUS and A55BM-E motherboards for AMD Socket FM2+ APUs (Accelerated Processing Units).
The new ASUS motherboard range provides PC builders with the choice needed to create a computer that’s perfect for their requirements and budget – and with exclusive tools that allow them to unleash the full power of the latest Socket FM2+ ‘Kaveri’ APUs.
Retaining compatibility with existing AMD Socket FM2 (Richland and Trinity) APUs, A88X-PRO, A88X-PLUS, A88XM-PLUS, A55BM-PLUS and A55BM-E motherboards accommodate the latest AMD Kaveri APUs that support Microsoft® DirectX 11.1 for incredibly fast and smooth graphics and native PCI Express 3.0 support for full-speed expansion. With Socket FM2+ APUs, the new ASUS motherboards also offer native support for 4K resolutions via HDMI and DisplayPort connections, enabling use of displays with ultra-high definition (UHD) resolutions of 3840 x 2160 pixels and beyond.
Better APU performance — only from ASUS
The ASUS A88X-PRO, A88X-PLUS, A88XM-PLUS, A55BM-PLUS and A55BM-E motherboards sees renowned ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization technology arrive on the AMD platform. This is an easy-to-use tuning tool that dynamically adjusts ASUS TPU (TurboV Processing Unit), EPU (Energy Processing Unit), DIGI+ Power Control and Fan Xpert 2 technologies to enhance performance, reduce noise and increase efficiency — all with a single click
Exclusive ASUS GPU Boost technology is able to unlock any APU for integrated graphics overclocking and even non-Black Edition APUs can be boosted for an instant performance increase of up to 30%.
Cutting-edge technologies, exclusive abilities, total reliability
The ASUS A88X-PRO, A88X-PLUS, A88XM-PLUS, A55BM-PLUS and A55BM-E motherboards include many other cutting-edge technologies that consumers have come to expect from ASUS. 5X Protection technology safeguards sensitive components from short-circuits, electrical surges and similar risks. Specifically, 5X Protection includes ASUS DIGI+ VRM (voltage-regulator module) to ensure a smooth power supply to the processor, overcurrent protection to prevent short circuits damaging the RAM, electrostatic-discharge (ESD) guards and corrosion-resistant input/output (I/O) shields – a combination of technologies that provide the very best reliability and durability.
USB 3.0 Boost with UASP Mode accelerates the already-fast speed of USB 3.0, intelligently optimizing transfer commands so that more data can be sent and received in shorter times than is possible with other motherboards. The new ASUS motherboards also include a brilliantly easy-to-use UEFI BIOS that presents a friendly graphical interface, allowing users to set up shortcuts and favorites for quick access to the options that are used most often.
SPECIFICATIONS 1
ASUS A88X-PRO ASUS A88X-PLUS ASUS A88XM-PLUS
· 4x DIMM slots · 4x DIMM slots · 4x DIMM slots
· 3x PCIe 3.02/2.0 x16 slot · 2x PCIe 3.02/2.0 x16 slot · 2x PCIe 3.02/2.0 x16 slot
· DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, RGB ports · HDMI, DVI, RGB ports · HDMI, DVI, RGB port
· 6x SATA 6Gbit/s · 8x SATA 6Gbit/s · 8x SATA 6Gbit/s
· 2x eSATA 6Gbit/s · 4x USB 3.0 ports · 4x USB 3.0 ports
· 6x USB 3.0 ports · 10x USB 2.0 ports · 10x USB 2.0 ports
· 10x USB 2.0 ports · ATX form factor · Micro-ATX form factor
· ATX form factor
ASUS A55BM-PLUS ASUS A55BM-E
· 4x DIMM slots · 2x DIMM slots
· 2x PCIe 3.02/2.0 x16 slot · 1x PCIe 3.02/2.0 x16 slot
· HDMI, DVI, RGB ports · DVI, RGB ports
· 6x SATA 3Gbit/s · 6x SATA 3Gbit/s
· 2x USB 3.0 ports · 8x USB 2.0 ports
· 10x USB 2.0 ports · Micro-ATX form factor
· Micro-ATX form factor
1 Specifications and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors.
2 AMD FM2+ processors only
Full specifications are available at http://www.asus.com/microsite/2013/MB/kaveri