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Green Micro ATX motherboard with black sockets and silver heatsinks

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE GA-F2A85XM-HD3 rev.1.2 AMD motherboard

SKU CH-VNBK-KAZ2E

Micro ATX board with AMD A85X chipset, Socket FM2, 64 GB DDR3, 8 SATA III, USB 3.0 and 7.1 audio

  • CPU Socket TypeSocket AM2/AM2+/AM3
  • CPU TypeAM3/AM2 +/AM2 Slot Processor Support: AMD Phenom ™ II Proces
  • ChipsetAMD A85X
  • Maximum Memory Supported64GB
  • PCI Slots1 PCI Express x16 slot, supporting x16 operating specificati
  • SATA RAID8XSATA III interface
  • Socket FM2 supports AMD A-Series APUs
  • AMD A85X chipset enables 8 SATA III ports
  • Dual-channel DDR3 up to 64 GB capacity
  • Realtek ALC887 delivers 7.1-channel high-definition audio
  • Realtek GbE LAN provides 10/100/1000 Mbit connectivity

Socket FM2 A85X board

The GIGABYTE GA-F2A85XM-HD3 rev.1.2 is a micro ATX motherboard built around the AMD A85X chipset for Socket FM2 processors. It targets system builders who need a compact foundation for desktop or home-office machines using compatible AMD APUs.

64 GB DDR3 across two slots

Two DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 64 GB of memory, giving ample headroom for multitasking and integrated-graphics workloads. The limit is reached when both slots are populated with maximum-capacity modules, so larger kits require higher-density sticks.

Single PCI Express x16 slot

One PCI Express x16 slot carries the full graphics load; installing a discrete card here is the only way to add dedicated GPU power. No second x16 or x8 connection exists, so multi-GPU configurations are not possible on this board.

Highlights

  • Socket FM2 supports AMD A-Series APUs
  • AMD A85X chipset enables 8 SATA III ports
  • Dual-channel DDR3 up to 64 GB capacity
  • Realtek ALC887 delivers 7.1-channel high-definition audio
  • Realtek GbE LAN provides 10/100/1000 Mbit connectivity

Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
SeriesGIGABYTE GA-F2A85XM-HD3(rev.1.2)
ModelGIGABYTE GA-MA78LM-S2
CPU Socket TypeSocket AM2/AM2+/AM3
CPU TypeAM3/AM2 +/AM2 Slot Processor Support: AMD Phenom ™ II Processor/AMD Phenom ™ Processor/AMD Athlon ™ II Processor/AMD Athlon ™ Processor/AMD Sempron ™ Processor
ChipsetAMD A85X
Maximum Memory Supported64GB
PCI Slots1 PCI Express x16 slot, supporting x16 operating specifications (PCIEX16)
To maximize the performance of the graphics card, it is necessary to install it in the PCIEX16 slot when installing a graphics card.
1 PCI Express x16 slot, supporting x4 operating specifications (PCIEX4)
3. 1 PCI Express x1 slot
All PCI Express slots support PCI Express 2.0.
4. 1 PCI slot
SATA RAID8XSATA III interface
Audio Chipset1. Built-in Realtek ALC887 chip
2. Support High Definition Audio
3. Support 2/4/5 1/7.1 channels
To activate the 7.1 channel audio output, you must use the front panel audio output of the HD (High Definition, High Fax) audio module and select the multi-channel audio function through the audio software.
4. Support S/PDIF output
LAN ChipsetBuilt-in Realtek GbE network chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Onboard USBBuilt-in chipset:
1. Supports up to 4 USB 3.0/2 ports (2 on the rear panel, 2 via cable from the USB socket in the motherboard)
2. Support up to 8 USB 2.0/1 ports (4 on the rear panel, 4 need to be connected from the USB socket in the motherboard via the cable)

Questions about this item

Will my existing DDR3 memory modules work with the GA-F2A85XM-HD3 rev.1.2?

Yes, the board provides two DDR3 DIMM slots supporting up to 64GB total, so your current DDR3 sticks can be reused.

How can I verify the Realtek ALC887 audio is functioning after installation?

Connect speakers to the rear panel jacks, install the Realtek driver, then open Sound control panel and test each of the 7.1 channels for output.

What accessories are included and which cables must I source separately?

The box contains the motherboard, one SATA cable, the rear I/O shield and the CMOS battery; additional SATA cables, USB 3.0 header cables and mounting screws are not supplied.

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