ECS A55F2-M3(1.0) FM2 AMD A55 (Hudson D2) HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard. Designed with a high-class quality and performance in mind, the ECS A55F2-M3 Socket FM2 Motherboard definitely exceeds the standard of the tech-savvy industry. The ECS A55F2-M3 Socket FM2 Motherboard is built with a user-friendly interface that truly revolutionizes modern computing. This micro ATX motherboard features a Socket FM2 which supports AMD A and AMD Turbo Core 3.0 Processors for optimal system performance. With DirectX11 support, this motherboard enhances image rendering and graphics performance to add realism to your media. It also comes equipped with plenty of other features such as SATA II (3Gb/s), Gigabit LAN, USB 2.0, PCIe Interface, and more to allow installation of reliable components to meet the ever-growing demands of the users. Start building a power-packed system with the ECS A55F2-M3 Socket FM2 Motherboard now.
Features:
M.I.B. III
M.I.B. III brings the same convenience interface of overclocking as M.I.B. II, it also comes with advance range of frequency tuning for system performance and superior gaming capability.
ECS EZ BIOS
ECS EZ BIOS is an exclusive design and the most convenient tool to adjust BIOS in graphical interface. Designed with stunning user-friendly interface and easy-to-use function including Auto OC, boost priority, and security function, EZ BIOS can radically take full advantage of the performance, high-end gaming, multi-tasking and energy efficiency. The latest ECS EZ BIOS allow users to fully satisfy their growing demand with the unique operating designed.
Support 32nm processors
New 32nm architecture enables support for 6 cores (or above) CPUs as well as the multi-chip packages that allow for integrated graphics on the CPU.
AMD APU Platform
The new generation of AMD Accelerated Processing Unit (APUs) combiningthe central processing unit (CPU) with the graphics processing unit(GPU) in a single-chip design, features stutter-free HD video playback,DirectX® 11-capable graphics.
UVD 3
The newest UVD3 (Unified Video Decoder) hardware acceleration equipped in FUSION APUs is able to play 3D Blu-ray and high definition movies easily.
Support DirectX 11
DirectX 11 features the latest technologies of Compute Shaders, Direct 2D, Multithreaded Rendering and Tessellation for create rich worlds, realistic characters and more fluid gameplay.
AMD Dual Graphics
AMD Dual graphics technology enables an impressive visual uplift and added compute capacity. The integrated graphics core can be combined with the external graphics card to deliver higher overall performance.
Dual DDR3 1866
Doubles the bandwidth of your system memory up to 29.9GB/s and pumps up the system performance at lower power.
PCI EXPRESS 2.0
The exceptionally increased interconnect bit rate from 2.5GT/s up to 5.0GT/s would effectively eliminates the bottle neck of the system performance and brings the most terrific computing experience from the present to the future.
SATA 3.0Gb/s
Doubles the transfer speed of SATA, running at speed up to 3.0Gb/s, and fully compatible with the soon-to-be-released SATA HDD, CD-ROM and other cutting-edge devices with NCQ function support.
RAID 0, 1, 10
Supports RAID 0(Striped disk array), RAID 1(Mirroring disk array), RAID 10 (A Stripe of Mirrors). Provides users the performance and protection.
6 Channel High Definition Audio
Integrated 6-channel HD Audio CODEC delivering advanced multi-channel audio and bringing you the experience of home theater-quality sound.
Giga LAN
Delivers transfer speed ten times faster than conventional 10 / 100 Ethernet connections, supporting a high transfer rate up to Gigabit/s. Gigabit LAN is the networking standards for the future and is ideal for handing large amount of data such as video, audio, and voice.
USB 2.0
The latest connectivity standard which delivers transfer speeds up to 480Mb/s for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers.
HDMI Output
The interface supports existing high-definition video formats(720p, 1080i, and even 1080p), plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. Combination with HDCP, provides a secure audio/video interface that meets the security requirements of content providers and systems operators.
Applied Solid Capacitor
Better conductivity and heat resistance can be expected as well thus the system stability can be assured under critical conditions.
Windows® 8 Hardware Certification
Support the latest Windows 8 technology which provides touch-enabled control, Apps and can connect with the cloud to connect with your files, photos, people, and settings, wherever you sign in.
Specifications:
CPU | º Socket FM2 for AMD A series processors º Supports AMD Turbo Core 3.0 º Note: This board supports CPU up to 100W TDP |
CHIPSET | º AMD A55 FCH |
GRAPHICS | º AMD Radeon HD 7xxx graphics º Supports AMD Dual Graphics º Intergrated DirectX 11 3D graphic processors in APU º Supports UVD 3 º HDMI 1.4a supports 1920 x 1080, 3D º Dual link DVI 2560 x 1600 º Single link DVI 1920 x 1200 º Supports VCE to accelerate encoding & transcoding of Vide to H.264 |
MEMORY | º Dual-channel DDR3 1333/1600/1866* memory architecture º 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socket support up to 32GB per one DIMM support 16GB º *Duo to limitation of AMD chipset spec, it supports up to 1866 MHz for motherboards with a single DIMM per channel º Supports AMP (AMD Memory Profile) |
EXPANSION SLOT | º 1 x PCI Express x16 slot º 1 x PCI Express x1 slot º 1 x PCI slot |
STORAGE | º Support by AMD A55 • 4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s devices • RAID0, RAID1, RAID10 configuration |
AUDIO | º VIA VT1705 6-channel High Definition audio CODEC º Compliant with HD audio specification |
LAN | º Realtek 8111E Giga Lan º Supports Wake on LAN, PXE, RPL |
REAR PANEL I/O | º 4 x USB 2.0 Ports º 1 x PS/2 keyboard & PS/2 mouse connectors º 1 x D-sub(VGA) º 1 x HDMI Port(Optional) º 1 x RJ45 LAN connector º 1 x Audio port |
INTERNAL I/O CONNECTORS & HEADERS | º 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector º 1 x 4-pin ATX Power Supply Connector º 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector º 1 x 3-pin SYS_FAN connector º 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 Ports º 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors º 1 x COM header º 1 x LPT header º 1 x Front panel audio header º 1 x Front panel header º 1 x Case Open header º 1 x Speaker header º 1 x Clear CMOS header º 1 x SPDIF out header |
SYSTEM BIOS | º AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI ROM º Supports Multi-language BIOS º Supports ECS M.I.B III Utility º Supports eBLU º Supports eDLU º Supports eSF |
FORM FACTOR | º Micro-ATX Size, 230mm*180mm |
CPU Support List:
Socket | Family | Processor | P/N Number | Wattage | Frequency |
Socket FM1 | AMD Sempron™ X2 Processor | 198 | SD198XOJZ22GX | 65W | 2.50GHz |
Socket FM2 | AMD A10-5800K Series | 5800K | AD580KWOA44HJ | 100W | 3.80GHz |
Socket FM2 | AMD A10-5700 Series | 5700 | AD5700OKA44HJ | 65W | 3.40GHz |
Socket FM2 | AMD A8-5600K Series | 5600K | AD560KWOA44HJ | 100W | 3.60GHz |
Socket FM2 | AMD A8-5500 Series | 5500 | AD5500OKA44HJ | 65W | 3.20GHz |
Socket FM2 | AMD A6-5400K Series | 5400K | AD540KOKA23HJ | 65W | 3.60GHz |
Socket FM2 | AMD A6-5400B Series | 5400B | AD540BOKA23HJ | 65W | 3.60GHz |
Socket FM2 | AMD A4-5300 Series | 5300 | AD5300OKA23HJ | 65W | 3.40GHz |
Socket FM2 | AMD Athlon™ X4 | 730X | AD730XOKA44HJ | 65W | 2.80GHz |
Socket FM2 | AMD Athlon™ X4 | 740X | AD740XOKA44HJ | 65W | 3.20GHz |
Socket FM2 | AMD Athlon™ X4 | 750K | AD750KWOA44HJ | 100W | 3.40GHz |
Socket FM2 | AMD Athlon™ X2 | 340X | AD340XOKA23HJ | 65W | 3.20GHz |