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GA-A55-DS3P

  (rev. 1.1)
other version:  rev. 1.0  
APU FM1 Socket:
  1. AMD A series & E2 series processors
  2. (Please refer "CPU Support List" for more information.)
Chipset
  1. AMD A55 chipset
Memory
  1. 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory
  2. Dual channel memory architecture
  3. Support for DDR3 2400(OC)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules
  4. *Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
  5. Please refer "Memory Support List" for more information
Onboard Graphics Integrated in the APU:
  1. 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
  2. * To use the onboard D-Sub, DVI, Display port or HDMI, must install an AMD CPU with integrated graphics.
  3. (HDMI port do not support Hot plug. If you want to change to another graphics port when the computer is on, be sure to turn off the computer first.)
Audio
  1. Support for S/PDIF Out
  2. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
  3. Realtek ALC889 codec
  4. High Definition Audio
LAN
  1. 1 x Realtek 8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots
  1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
    * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
  2. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
  3. 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
    (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 Standard.)
  4. 3 x PCI
Multi Graphics Technology
  1. Support for AMD CrossFireX™ technology
  2. Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology
    Only A series APUs support AMD Dual Graphics.
Storage Interface Chipset:
  1. 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices
  2. Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD
USB Chipset:
  1. Up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 8 ports available through the internal USB headers)
Internal I/O Connectors
  1. 1 x power fan header
  2. 1 x APU fan header
  3. 1 x serial port header
  4. 1 x front panel audio header
  5. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
  6. 1 x front panel header
  7. 1 x clearing CMOS jumper
  8. 2 x system fan headers
  9. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1
  10. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
  11. 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
    TPM function is optional due to different regional policy
  12. 1 x SPDIF out
  13. 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
Back Panel Connectors
  1. 1 x RJ-45 port
  2. 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
  3. 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
  4. 1 x PS/2 mouse port
  5. 6 x USB 2.0/1.1
  6. 1 x HDMI port
  7. 1 x SPDIF out (optical)
I/O Controller
  1. iTE IT8720
H/W Monitoring
  1. APU/System/Power fan fail warning
  2. APU/System/Power fan speed detection
  3. APU/System fan speed control
    * Whether the APU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the APU/system cooler you install.
  4. APU overheating warning
  5. APU/System temperature detection
  6. System voltage detection
BIOS
  1. 2 x 32 Mbit flash
  2. Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
  3. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
  4. Supports DualBIOS™
Unique Features
  1. Supports @BIOS™
  2. Support for EasyTune
    * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
  3. Support for Q-Flash
  4. Support for ON/OFF Charge
  5. Auto Green
  6. Smart Recovery
  7. Support for Q-Share
  8. Xpress™ BIOS Rescue
  9. Xpress™ Recovery 2
  10. Xpress™ Install
  11. Download Center
  12. Support for 3TB+ Unlock
Bundle Software
  1. Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System
  1. Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP
Form Factor
  1. ATX Form Factor; 305mm x 225mm
Remark
  1. Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP SP1/SP2. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.
  2. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.
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