GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE GA-F2A88X-D3H AMD motherboard
Socket FM2+/FM2 ATX board with AMD A88X chipset, four DDR3 DIMM slots, two SO-DIMM slots, eight SATA 6Gb/s ports, PCIe 3.0 x16 graphics support, HDMI, DVI and VGA outputs.
- CPU Socket TypeFM2+ / FM2
- CPU TypeAthlon/A- Series (FM2+)
- ChipsetAMD A88X (Bolton D4)
- Number of Memory Slots4x240pin + 2x200pin SO-DIMM
- Memory StandardDDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333
- Maximum Memory Supported64GB
- Supports FM2+ and FM2 APUs for flexible CPU choices
- Dual-channel DDR3 up to 2133 MHz with 64 GB capacity
- Eight SATA 6 Gb/s ports plus RAID 0/1/5/10/JBOD
- Realtek ALC892 7.1-channel audio for surround sound
- HDMI, DVI-D and D-Sub outputs for multi-display setups
Socket and chipset
The GA-F2A88X-D3H is an ATX motherboard built on the AMD A88X chipset for FM2+ and FM2 APUs. It targets builders assembling a desktop around Kaveri or Trinity/Richland processors who need legacy expansion alongside modern storage speeds.
Expansion layout and rear I/O
One full-length PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot runs at x16 with an FM2+ APU, while a second x16 slot operates at x4 over PCI Express 2.0. Three x1 slots and two classic PCI slots remain for add-in cards. Eight SATA 6Gb/s ports support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD. The back panel supplies HDMI, DVI-D and D-Sub video, two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 and 7.1-channel audio jacks driven by the Realtek ALC892 codec.
Memory capacity and speed
Four 240-pin DIMM sockets plus two 200-pin SO-DIMM sockets accept up to 64 GB of DDR3 running at 2133, 1866, 1600 or 1333 MT/s in dual-channel mode. This ceiling decides whether the board fits a high-capacity workstation or a modest home system.
Highlights
- Supports FM2+ and FM2 APUs for flexible CPU choices
- Dual-channel DDR3 up to 2133 MHz with 64 GB capacity
- Eight SATA 6 Gb/s ports plus RAID 0/1/5/10/JBOD
- Realtek ALC892 7.1-channel audio for surround sound
- HDMI, DVI-D and D-Sub outputs for multi-display setups
Specifications
| Brand | GIGABYTE |
|---|---|
| Model | GA-F2A88X-D3H |
| CPU Socket Type | FM2+ / FM2 |
| CPU Type | Athlon/A- Series (FM2+) |
| Chipset | AMD A88X (Bolton D4) |
| Number of Memory Slots | 4x240pin + 2x200pin SO-DIMM |
| Memory Standard | DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333 |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 64GB |
| Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
| PCI Express 2.0 x16 | 1 (running at x4) |
| PCI Express x16 | 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16, running at x16 * To support PCI Express 3.0, you must install an FM2+ APU |
| PCI Express x1 | 3 x PCI Express x1 |
| PCI Slots | 2 x PCI Slots |
| Serial ATA (SATA) | 8 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| SATA RAID | 0/1/5/10/JBOD |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC892 |
| Audio Channels | 7.1 Channels |
| LAN Chipset | Realtek |
| Max LAN Speed | 1Gbps |
| Back I/O Ports | 1 x D-Sub / 1 x DVI-D / 1 x HDMI / 1 x PS/2 / 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 / 3 x Audio Jacks / 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 |
| PS/2 | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port |
| Video Ports | 1 x D-Sub 1 x DVI-D |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| USB 3.0 | 2 x USB 3.0 |
| USB 1.1/2.0 | 4 x USB 2.0 |
| S/PDIF Out | 1 x Optical |
| Audio Ports | 5 Ports |
| Onboard USB | 2 x USB 3.0 + 4 x USB 2.0 |
| Other Connectors | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector1 x APU fan header3 x system fan headers1 x front panel header1 x front panel audio header1 x S/PDIF Out header1 x serial port header1 x Clear CMOS jumper1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Dimensions (W x L) | 12.0" x 8.9" |
| Power Pin | 24 Pin |
| Features | GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 4 Plus TechnologyGIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS2way CrossFire SupportGIGABYTE On/Off Charge for USB devices4 USB 3.0 ports with GIGABYTE 3 x USB powerHDMI, Dual-link DVI, D-sub ports for Triple-Monitor supportHigh ESD Protection on GbE LAN and USB portsAll Japanese solid capacitors designSupport for @BIOSSupport for Q-FlashSupport for Xpress InstallSupport for EasyTune* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart Recovery 2 |
Questions about this item
What PCIe generation does the single x16 slot run at when an FM2+ APU is installed?
The PCIe 3.0 x16 slot operates at full x16 speed with an FM2+ APU; with an FM2 APU it drops to PCIe 2.0 x4.
What are the memory slot counts and pin layouts on this board?
Four 240-pin DIMM slots for desktop DDR3 and two 200-pin SO-DIMM slots for laptop DDR3, totalling six slots.
Which BIOS step is required before an FM2+ APU will post on this motherboard?
Update to the latest BIOS from the manufacturer's download section before installing the FM2+ APU; otherwise the system will not boot.
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