FM2 Socketed motherboard features enduring 5X Protection high-clarity audio & the new UEFI BIOS on the A68H Chipset
- Proven quality
- 5X Protection 1000 compatible devices 7000 validation hours;
- Audio Features
- Audio that roars on the battlefield;
- New UEFI BIOS
- The Smoothest & Slickest Mouse-controlled Graphical BIOS;
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) 30 Boost (UASP Support)
- 170 faster transfer speeds than traditional USB (Universal Serial Bus) 30 Strict compatibility & validation We are the world&s biggest motherboard manufacturer & renowned our design thinking that revolves around users – just like you Our engineers employ exacting standards to guarantee quality throughout the product&s life choosing the finest components for real-world protection Our motherboards are proven to be compatible with more than 1000 components & devices & undergo a minimum of 7000 hours of strict validation That gives you the peace of mind of knowing that ASUS motherboards are fit for all environments & applications To build your PC with the best foundations build it with an ASUS motherboard ASUS 5X Protection Hardware safeguards to ensure long-term durability Our be-the-best ethos underscores the choice of every single component that goes into your ASUS motherboard We focus relentlessly on quality to ensure long-term system reliability & performance Precise digital power control with ASUS DIGI VRM Voltage regulator modules (VRMs) are among the most essential motherboard components A good VRM intelligently delivers CPU power based on actual needs at any given time ASUS was first with digital power design featuring faster sensing & response to deliver precise CPU power on demand This great accuracy reduces energy waste & of course improves system stability thanks to more consistent delivery Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent & short-circuit damage This extends beyond IO ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of both your system & connected device 5K-hr solid-state capacitors that last 25X longer Solid-state capacitors are able to withstand extreme temperatures of up to 105°C for as long as 5000 hours — that&s two-&-a-half (25X) times longer than traditional capacitors This exceptional durability means superb real-world endurance to more typical PC operating temperatures ensuring that ASUS motherboards continue working longer Stainles-steel back IO that lasts 3X longer ASUS motherboard back IO panels are made from strong & corrosion-resistant stainless steel which is bonded with a thin layer of chromium oxide to enhance anti-corrosive properties Passing 72-hour spray salt endurance tests ASUS stainless steel back IO panels have a lifespan that&s three times (3X) longer compared to ordinary panels ESD Guards for protection from electrostatic discharge Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can happen suddenly & its damaging effects are easily underestimated ASUS ESD Guards are tested to very high standards capable of up to
- 10k V for air discharge & -6k V for contact discharge We employ an active protective circuit design to guard your system against electrostatic interference & damage providing greater component longevity Proven compatibility Having the freedom to pick & choose the parts that go into your machine is at the heart of PC DIY Our extensive certification program focuses on providing the very best compatibility with the widest range of components & devices giving you the freedom to build & upgrade without frustration Compatible today & compatible far into the future – that&s the ASUS way Tested
- 1000 compatible CPUs memory modules graphics cards & more Every ASUS motherboard is compatible with thousands of devices Our engineers fit & assess both server & consumer CPUs hundreds of memory modules dozens of graphics cards loads of storage devices power supplies network devices displays optical drives peripherals & many more We do this to give you complete confidence in our products & their superb compatibility View our Qualified Vendor List (QVL) online We&re so confident in our motherboards& superior compatibility that we publish our entire QVL for all to see — delivering you more choices for worry-free PC-building experiences There are no gaps in our QVL every compatible component is on the list for all to see To check that a particular component or device is compatible with your motherboard just reference the QVL for instant reassurance Designed — Great compatibility with ASUS products When you choose an ASUS motherboard it&s likely you&ll also go with ASUS for other components ASUS designs products from the ground up so that graphics cards sound cards & optical drives work flawlessly with your motherboard Top-to-bottom reliability Our motherboards have superb endurance We verify this by subjecting every board to over 7000 hours of stringent tests A barrage of burn-in environmental compatibility software & safety tests confirm that our motherboards are exceptionally robust — with reliability that surpasses industry standards Extensive testing for extreme reliability compatibility & safety Each motherboard is subjected to extended reliability testing under heavy load conditions from the transportation to daily operations to make sure they are delivered to you in perfect condition Trials include temperature & humidity burn-in power onoff power consumption insertion & thermal-shock testing among many others Every certified-compatible component puts through an up to 24-hour aging test to ensure trouble-free operation every day – no matter what you fit or attach & no matter what you do! Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS The smoothest slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been enhanced to make it even more appealing Whether you&re a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker the EZ & Advanced Modes help you find your way quickly & easily Ultimate cooling & quietness with Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently means that you can adjust CPU & case fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures in diverse climate conditions & locations as well as actual PC loading Various preset fan performance profiles offer flexible fan speed controls to achieve a quiet & cool environment 170 faster transfer speeds with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 30 Boost ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) 30 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) USB (Universal Serial Bus) 30 in Windows 8 With USB (Universal Serial Bus) 30 Boost technology a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device&s transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170 adding to already fast USB (Universal Serial Bus) 30 performance ASUS software automatically accelerates data rates for compatible USB (Universal Serial Bus) 30 peripherals without any user interaction PC DIY has never been this easy We understand how you use your PC From assembly system setting & monitoring & to firmware & hardware updates — we&re all about making your life easier That&s why we never stop developing new & exciting DIY opportunities to make PC DIY easy fun & free from hassle! APU & Chipset Features AMD A-Series Accelerated Processor with AMD Radeon™ R Series Graphics This motherboard fully supports the latest AMD Socket FM2 Kaveri APUs with AMD Radeon R series graphics & retains compatibility with AMD Socket FM2 (Richland & Trinity) APUs AMD Socket FM2 APUs support Microsoft Direct X 111 for incredibly fast & smooth graphics native PCI Express 30 for full-speed expansion & 4K resolutions via HDMI & Display Port connections AMD A68H FCH (Bolton D2H) AMD A68H FCH (Bolton D2H) is designed to support up to 5 G Ts interface speed & PCI Express™ 20 graphics It supports 4X SATA 6 Gbs ports & 2X USB30 ports Memory Number of memory slots 2 Memory slots type DIMM Supported memory types DDR3-SDRAM Memory channels Dual Non-ECC Yes Supported memory clock speeds 13331600186621332400 MHz Maximum internal memory 32 GB Unbuffered memory Yes Processor Compatible processor series AMD A Athlon Maximum number of SMP processors 1 Processor socket Socket FM2 Processor family AMD Internal IO Supported storage drive interfaces Serial ATA III USB (Universal Serial Bus) 20 connectors 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 30 (31 Gen 1) connectors 1 TPM connector Yes SPDIF out connector Yes Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin) 1 Number of SATA III connectors 4 Number of EATX power connectors 1 Number of COM connectors 1 Number of chassis fan connectors 1 Front panel audio connector Yes CPU fan connector Yes Chassis intrusion connector Yes ATX Power connector (24-pin) Yes Back panel IO ports USB (Universal Serial Bus) 30 (31 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 20 ports quantity 2 VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity 1 PS2 ports quantity 2 Microphone in Yes Headphone outputs 1 HDMI ports quantity 1 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 DVI-D ports quantity 1 Technical details Motherboard chipset family AMD Motherboard chipset AMD A68H Parallel processing technology support Not supported Cooling type Passive Motherboard form factor micro ATX Component for PC Audio Audio system HD Audio output channels 71 Networking Ethernet LAN Yes LAN controller Realtek RTL8111GR Ethernet interface type Fast Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet Performance Windows operating systems supported Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Basic x 64 Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home Premium x 64 Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Professional x 64 Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Starter x 64 Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Ultimate x 64 Windows 8 Windows 8 Enterprise Windows 8 Enterprise x 64 Windows 8 Pro Windows 8 Pro x 64 Windows 8 x 64 Windows 81 Windows 81 Enterprise Windows 81 Enterprise x 64 Windows 81 Pro Windows 81 Pro x 64 Windows 81 x 64 Windows XP Home Windows XP Home x 64 Windows XP Professional Windows XP Professional x 64 Motherboard chipset family AMD Motherboard chipset AMD A68H RAID levels 0 1 5 10 JBOD Energy Star certified No Cooling type Passive Audio system HD Audio output channels 71 Motherboard form factor micro ATX Component for PC Graphics Parallel processing technology support Not supported Expansion slots PCI Express x 1 (Gen 2x) slots 1 PCI Express x 16 (Gen 3x) slots 1 PCI slots 1 BIOS BIOS type UEFI AMI BIOS memory size 8 MB ACPI version 40a Storage controllers RAID levels 0 1 5 10 JBOD Certificates Energy Star certified No Software Windows operating systems supported Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Basic x 64 Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home Premium x 64 Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Professional x 64 Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Starter x 64 Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Ultimate x 64 Windows 8 Windows 8 Enterprise Windows 8 Enterprise x 64 Windows 8 Pro Windows 8 Pro x 64 Windows 8 x 64 Windows 81 Windows 81 Enterprise Windows 81 Enterprise x 64 Windows 81 Pro Windows 81 Pro x 64 Windows 81 x 64 Windows XP Home Windows XP Home x 64 Windows XP Professional Windows XP Professional x 64 Drivers included Yes Weight &
Dimensions Width 226 mm Depth 183 mm Packaging content Drivers included Yes Cables included SATA