ASUS launches FM2+ Socketed APU-ready Motherboard

ASUS has announced the release of a FM2+ socketed motherboard, A88XM-A which features high-endurance 5 X Protection and new UEFI BIOS on the A88X chipset. The feature-laden motherboard is equipped with ASUS 5X protection for all-round protection, best quality, reliability and durability. The motherboard is also available with the new UEFI BIOS that is friendlier, easier and more intuitive with all the helpful info added. USB 3.0 Boost (UASP Support) allows 170% faster transfer speeds than traditional USB 3.0. The Network iControl – real-time network bandwidth management provides an intuitive user interface.

ASUS all-round 5X Protection enables ASUS motherboards to guard PC. The motherboard is equipped with quality components like DIGI+VRM digital power design for precise APU power on demand; ESD units that are tested to strict standards and helps in eliminating electrostatic interference and resettable fuses around DRAM slots that helps in preventing overcurrent and short-circuit damage. ASUS motherboard back I/O panels are made from strong and corrosion-resistant stainless steel, which is bonded with a thin layer of chromium oxide to enhance anti-corrosive properties.

ASUS Windows 8 hardware optimization, ASUS Boot Setting provides better flexibility in customizing PC’s start-up process. This motherboard supports AMD A-series Accelerated Processor with AMD Radeon HD 7000/8000 Series Graphics. It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5GT/s AMD A88X FCH (Bolton D4) is designed to support up to 5GT/s interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 graphics. It natively supports 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 4 x USB 3.0 Ports.

ASUS A88XM-A motherboard is priced at Rs.6,300/- (excluding taxes) and is available with 3- year warranty period.