PCI Express 3.0 uses improved encoding that provides twice the performance of PCI Express 2.0. Total bandwidth for an x16 link reaches 32 GB/s, delivering unprecedented data speeds combined with the convenience and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility.
ASUS facilitates USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel. Experience the latest Plug and Play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The motherboard affords greater convenience with high speed connectivity.
Specifications
General 
Product Type: Motherboard - ATX
Chipset Type: AMD A88X
Processor Socket: Socket FM2+
Max Processors Qty: 1
Compatible Processors: Athlon, A series ( supports CPUs with up to 4 cores )
Supported RAM Max Size: 64 GB
Technology: DDR3
Bus Clock: 1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1866 MHz, 2133 MHz, 2400 MHz (O.C.), 2200 MHz (O.C.), 2250 MHz (O.C.)
Supported RAM Integrity Check: Non-ECC
Registered or Buffered: Unbuffered
Features: Dual channel memory architecture, AMD Memory Profile (AMP)
Graphics Max Allocated RAM Size: 2 GB
Audio Type: HD Audio (8-channel)
Audio Codec: Realtek ALC887
Compliant Standards: High Definition Audio
LAN Network Controller: Realtek RTL8111G
Network Interfaces: Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / Connectivity Expansion Slot(s): 1 x CPU ¦ 4 x DIMM 240-pin ¦ 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 ( FM2+ processor must be installed ) ¦ 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 ¦ 2 x PCIe x1 ¦ 3 x PCI
Storage Interfaces: SATA-600 - connector(s): 8 x 7pin Serial ATA - 8 device(s) - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 / JBOD
Interfaces: 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) ¦ 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse ¦ 1 x TOSLINK ¦ 1 x DVI ¦ 1 x HDMI ¦ 1 x VGA ¦ 2 x USB 3.0 ¦ 4 x USB 2.0 ¦ 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack ¦ 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack ¦ 1 x microphone - mini-jack ¦ 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack ¦ 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack
Internal Interfaces: 6 x USB 2.0 - header ¦ 2 x USB 3.0 - header ¦ 1 x SPDIF out - header ¦ 1 x serial - header ¦ 1 x audio - header
Power Connectors: 4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector
Features BIOS Type: AMI
BIOS Features: DMI 2.0 support, WfM 2.0 support, Multilingual BIOS, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ACPI 2.0a support, UEFI BIOS, SMBIOS 2.7 support
Hardware Features: Jack retasking, ASUS Anti-Surge Protection, MemOK!, ASUS Q-Design, ESD Guards, ASUS TurboV EVO, ASUS 4+2 Phase Power Design, GPU Boost, ASUS EZ DIY, Q-Slot, CrashFree BIOS 3, audio jack detect technology, ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ASUS Fan Xpert, ASUS DIGI+ VRM, Fanless Design Heatsink, AMD Radeon Dual Graphics, USB 3.0 Boost, AMD Quad Cro
Miscellaneous Included Accessories: I/O back plate
Cables Included: 2 x Serial ATA cable
Software Included: Drivers & utilities, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS AI Charger, ASUS Update, ASUS AI Suite III
Compliant Standards: Plug and Play, ACPI 2.0a, ErP Ready
Width: 12 in
Depth: 8.9 in
VPN: A88X-PLUS
Product Reviews
Great and well featured board for the price. the sata ports could have been right angle instead of striaght up though