**GA-F2A88XM-DS2: AMD A88X Chipset**
- Socket FM2+ supports AMD FM2+/FM2 A-series APU
- GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 4 Plus Technology
- GIGABYTE UEFI Dual BIOS
- GIGABYTE On/ Off Charge for USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices
- 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports with GIGABYTE 3x USB (Universal Serial Bus) power
- Features Dual-link DVI for high resolution displays of up to 2560 x 1600 pixels
- High ESD Protection on Gb GIGABYTE FM2+ series motherboards based on AMD A88X chipset & feature the new FM2+ APU socket, & are designed to get the most from forthcoming Kaveri AMD APUs, while preserving compatibility for current AMD FM2 APUs. FM2+ AMD APUs offer native support for 8 GT/s PCI Express gen 3.0 as well as DX11.1 support integrating the high performance ` Steamroller' core. AMD socket FM2+ APUs also offer native support for 4K resolution displays on HDMI port. Note: To enable AMD FM2+ APU support, please update your motherboard with latest version of specific BIOS & driver in Motherboard's Download section once available. **GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 4 Plus** GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 4 Plus debuts on GIGABYTE motherboards, with a range of features & component choices that provide record-breaking performance, cool & efficient operation & extended motherboard lifespan. ** Ultra Performance** GIGABYTE uses All Solid Caps (Capacitors) & Low RDS (on) MOSFETs which are rated to work at higher temperatures to provide a longer lifespan. **GIGABYTE UEFI Dual BIOS** GIGABYTE motherboards feature GIGABYTE Dual BIOS, an exclusive technology from GIGABYTE that protects arguably one of your PC's most crucial components, the BIOS. GIGABYTE Dual BIOS means that your motherboard has both a ' Main BIOS' & a ' Backup BIOS', making users protected from BIOS failure due to virus attack, hardware malfunction, improper OC settings or power failure during the update process. **AMD Dual Graphics Technology** The AMD A88X series platform showcases AMD Dual Graphics technology, allowing users to further boo