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 | FM1 Support for AMD A-Series and E-Series APU's
GIGABYTE motherboards are the latest range of next-generation desktop motherboards based on the AMD A55 chipset, supporting a new generation socket FM1 of 32nm AMD A-series/E-series APUs with DirectX11 graphics integrated. Not only delivering AMD’s industry-leading performance and advanced graphics capabilities, GIGABYTE motherboards are equipped with a comprehensive range of unique features that offer mainstream PC users the most compelling platform on the market today. |
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AMD A55 Chipset with AMD Radeon Dual Graphics The AMD A55 series platform showcases AMD Dual Graphics technology, allowing users to further boost 3D graphics performance by adding an additional discrete AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics card to the system. This unique Dual Graphics technology means users can enjoy higher frame rates on the latest gaming titles, utilizing the processing power of both discrete and integrated graphics processors. |
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AMD Fusion Graphics: Most Powerful Integrated Graphics Ever Supporting Microsoft DirectX 11, OpenGL 4.1 and OpenCL 1.1 standards, AMD Fusion graphics deliver 3DMark Vantage (Performance setting) scores of over 6000 points, and a 3D gaming experience similar to entry-level discrete graphics card solutions. |
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Integrated DVI Interface DVI (Digital Visual Interface) is a new video interface standard designed for carrying uncompressed digital video data and to maximize the visual quality of digital display devices, such as flat LCD monitors, digital projectors, and so on. In addition, DVI interface is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), allowing the playback of Blu-ray/HD DVD and other protected media contents. |
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Dual Channel DDR3 1866 MHz Support Delivering native support for DDR3 memory up to 1866MHz, GIGABYTE Ultra Durable series motherboards allow users to easily reach higher memory frequencies at lower voltages; achieving higher memory performance with lower power consumption to run even the most memory intensive applications such as high-definition video and 3D games with ease. |
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DualBIOS 3TB+ HDD Support (Hybrid EFI Technology) Hybrid EFI Technology combines the benefits of GIGABYTE's mature BIOS platform including stability and compatibility with 3rd party products with 3TB+ HDD support from EFI technology, allowing GIGABYTE to offer the best of both worlds through a quick and easy BIOS update using GIGABYTE's @BIOS utility that is freely available from the GIGABYTE website. GIGABYTE DualBIOS is a patented technology that automatically recovers BIOS data when the main BIOS has crashed or failed. Featuring 2 physical BIOS ROMs integrated onboard, GIGABYTE DualBIOS allows quick and seamless recovery from BIOS damage or failure due to viruses or improper BIOS updating. In addition, GIGABYTE DualBIOS now supports 3TB+ (terabyte) hard drive booting without the need for partitioning, and enables more data storage on a single hard drive. |
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50,000 Hours All Solid Capacitors GIGABYTE Ultra Durable motherboards are equipped with all solid capacitors. With an average lifespan of 50,000 hours, these solid capacitors provide the stability, reliability and longevity essential to meet the power needs of high-end processors and other components running today's most demanding applications and games. |
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On/Off Charge Technology GIGABYTE On/Off Charge technology allows you to charge your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch regardless of whether your PC is on, in standby mode or even off. A derivative of GIGABYTE's highly acclaimed 3x USB Power feature, On/Off Charge enables devices to draw more current from GIGABYTE motherboard USB ports than standard USB ports allow, so that charging from your PC can be as fast as with a charger. |
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EasyTune6 GIGABYTE has completely redesigned EasyTune6 from the ground up to make it easier than ever to manage and monitor your hardware resources as well as tweak your system settings in order to achieve maximum system performance. Whether you are an overclocking enthusiast, or a computer novice, EasyTune6 provides the tools you need to quickly and effortlessly fine tune your system. |
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AutoGreen- Greening your PC via Bluetooth cellphone AutoGreen technology can automatically save power by simply putting your PC in a state of sleep when your Bluetooth cell phone is out of range of your computer. Note: GIGABYTE motherboards do not include a Bluetooth receiver; the addition of a 3rd party Bluetooth receiver is required. |
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ErP Lot 6 support The ErP (also known as Energy-Related Products Directive) is part of the European Union's environmental regulations policy. It is based on concern for the environmental as the proliferation of electronic devices continues, and how to improve energy efficiency for a better and greener life. GIGABYTE supports ErP and produces motherboards that help you effectively improve system efficiency. |
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Windows 8 Ready With hardware driver compatibility tested and assured, GIGABYTE provides a complete solution for Windows 8 support. Starting now, users can experience the next generation operating system on GIGABYTE hardware, and can rest assured that they can easily upgrade once the final driver versions are released without any compatibility issues! |
General
| Part Number | GA-A55M-DS2 |
| Model Number | GA-A55M-DS2 |
| Form Factor | Micro ATX |
| Width | 22.5cm |
| Depth | 17.4m |
| Compatible Processors | AMD A series & E2 series processors |
| Socket Type | FM1 |
| Chipset Manufacturer | AMD |
| Chipset Type | A55 |
| RAM Installed / Max Capacity | 0 MB / 16 GB Max |
| RAM Slots | 2 x DDR3 DIMM |
| Supported RAM Technology | Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM |
| Supported RAM Speeds | DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 Mhz |
| Expansion Slots Total (Free) | 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (running at x16)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 1 x PCI |
| Video Controller | Supported by AMD APU |
| Multi-GPU Support | Supports AMD Dual Graphics Technology (A Series Only) |
| Ports Present & Quantity | 1 x PS/2 keyboard
1 x PS/2 mouse 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks |
| Ports Present & Quantity | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x APU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper |
| AMD A55 Chipset | 4 x SATA 3Gb/s RAID 0,1,10,JBOD Support |
| Controller | Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN |
| Lan Speed | 10/100/1000 |
| Ports | 1 x LAN(RJ45) port |
| Controller/Codec/Information | Realtek ALC887 codec
High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out |
| Feature List | Support for @BIOS
Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune Support for Smart Recovery Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for 3TB+ Unlock Support for Q-Share |
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