1.2 Specifications

Platform

- Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 7.6-in, 22.6 cm x 19.3 cm

 

- Solid Capacitor for CPU power

CPU

- Support for Socket FM2 100W processors

 

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology

 

- UMI-Link GEN2

Chipset

- AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2)

Memory

- Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology

 

- 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots

 

- Support DDR3 2400+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866/1600/1333/1066/

 

800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 1)

 

- Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 2)

 

- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2

 

- Supports AMD Memory Profile (AMP)

Expansion Slot

- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE1 @ x16 mode)

 

- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot

 

- 1 x PCI slot

 

- Supports AMD Dual Graphics

Graphics

- AMD Radeon HD 7000 graphics

 

- DirectX 11, Pixel Shader 5.0

 

- Max. shared memory 2GB

 

- Dual VGA Output: support DVI and D-Sub ports by

 

independent display controllers

 

- Supports Dual-link DVI with max. resolution up to

 

2560x1600 @ 75Hz

 

- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1600 @

 

60Hz

 

- Supports AMD Steady VideoTM: New video post processing

 

capability for automatic jutter reduction on home/online

 

video

 

- Supports HDCP function with DVI port

 

- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback

 

with DVI port

Audio

- 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec)

LAN

- PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

 

- Realtek RTL8111E

 

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

 

- Supports LAN Cable Detection

 

- Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az

 

- Supports PXE

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ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard

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ASRock FM2A55M-DGS manual Specifications

FM2A55M-DGS specifications

The ASRock FM2A55M-DGS is a versatile and budget-friendly micro ATX motherboard designed to support AMD's FM2 and FM2+ processors. This motherboard is well-regarded for its blend of essential features, robust performance capabilities, and user-friendly design, making it an excellent choice for both casual users and those constructing a budget-friendly gaming rig.

One of the standout features of the FM2A55M-DGS is its support for AMD’s A-Series APUs, providing integrated graphics that can deliver impressive performance for everyday tasks and light gaming. With HDMI, DVI, and VGA outputs, users have the flexibility to connect to various display types, supporting resolutions up to 1080p for a crisp visual experience. The inclusion of dual-channel DDR3 memory support allows for easy multitasking and enhances overall efficiency, accommodating up to 32GB of RAM across dual slots.

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