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GA-F2A55-DS3

Model GA-F2A55-DS3

AMD A55 ATX motherboard for Socket FM2+ processors, with 2 DDR3 slots (up to 64 GB) and 1 GbE LAN.

Socket
FM2+
Chipset
AMD A55
Form factor
ATX
Memory
2 x DDR3, up to 64 GB
LAN
1 GbE
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Overview

Highlights

  • Socket FM2+ supports AMD FM2+/FM2 A-series APU
  • GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 4 Plus Technology
  • GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS
  • GIGABYTE On/Off Charge for USB devices
  • Features HDMI port for Full HD 1080 and HDCP support
  • 14 USB2.0 and 6 SATA2 ports with RAID 0,1,10 support

Platform

Socket
FM2+
Chipset
AMD A55
Form factor
ATX 30.5 x 19.0 cm
Memory
DDR3
  • Up to 64 GB
  • Up to 2400 MHz (OC)
Dual channel
Expansion slots
  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot, running at x16
  • 4 x PCIe x1 slots
  • 2 x PCI slots
Up to PCIe 3.0
Storage
6 x SATA 3Gb/s
LAN
  • Realtek GbE LAN (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Wireless
Not included
Display outputs
1 x HDMI For processors with integrated graphics
Power inputs
  • 24-pin ATX
  • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V

At a glance

Platform
AMD
Socket
FM2+
Chipset
A55
Form factor
ATX
Memory
DDR3
Full specifications

Specifications

Platform

APU
FM2+ Socket:AMD A series processorsAMD Athlon series processors
Chipset
AMD A55
Memory
2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory* The maximum 64 GB of system memory can be supported using 16 GB (or above) memory modules.* Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed.Dual channel memory architectureSupport for DDR3 2400(OC)/2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz memory modulesSupport for AMD Memory Profile (AMP)/ Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

Graphics and audio

Onboard graphics
APU with integrated AMD Radeon HD 8000/7000 series graphics:* To use the onboard graphics ports, you must install an AMD APU with integrated graphics.1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160* The resolution of 4096x2160 can be supported when using an FM2+ APU; the maximum resolution supported is 1920x1200 when using an FM2 APU.* Support for HDMI 1.4a version.Maximum shared memory of 2 GB
Audio
Realtek ALC887 codecHigh Definition Audio2/4/5.1/7.1-channel* To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.Support for S/PDIF Out
Multi-Graphics technology
Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology* Only A series APUs support AMD Dual Graphics.

Networking

LAN
Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Expansion and storage

Expansion slots
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)4 x PCI Express x1 slots(All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)2 x PCI slots
Storage interface
Chipset:6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectorsSupport for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD

Ports and connectors

USB
Chipset: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 x 24-pin ATX main power connector1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors1 x APU fan header3 x system fan headers1 x front panel header1 x front panel audio header1 x S/PDIF Out header4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers1 x Clear CMOS jumper1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
Back panel connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard port1 x PS/2 mouse port1 x serial port1 x HDMI port6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports1 x RJ-45 port3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
I/O controller
iTE I/O Controller Chip

Firmware and software

H/W monitoring
System voltage detectionAPU/System temperature detectionAPU/System fan speed detectionAPU overheating warningAPU/System fan fail warningAPU/System fan speed control* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.
BIOS
2 x 64 Mbit flashUse of licensed AMI EFI BIOSSupport for DualBIOSPnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique features
Support for @BIOSSupport for Q-FlashSupport for Xpress InstallSupport for EasyTune* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.Support for Smart Recovery 2Support for ON/OFF Charge
Bundle software
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating system
Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 32-bit/64-bitSupport for Windows Vista/XP 32-bit* To support Windows Vista/XP 32-bit, you must install an AMD FM2 Trinity APU.* It requires Service Pack 3 to support Windows XP driver installation.

Board

Form factor
ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.0cm

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's published information and may change. Confirm critical values with our sales desk before ordering.

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Official information

GIGABYTE product page for GA-F2A55-DS3 gigabyte.com

Platform and pairing

Processor and memory

Supplied by brand rather than listed by model. Name the part you need in your enquiry.

Graphics cards

A spread of current cards, from top tier to entry level. Each card page lists its length and recommended power supply.

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Power supplies

Ratings from 400 W to 3000 W. This board's power inputs: 24-pin ATX and 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V. Size the supply to the recommended PSU of the graphics card you fit.

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CPU coolers for FM2+

All 8 CPU coolers

None of the coolers we list states support for socket FM2+. Ask us for one that does.

Cabinets for ATX boards

Cabinets whose specifications list ATX motherboard support.

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Parts to plan with this motherboard

Check sockets, memory type, power connectors and dimensions against the specifications before ordering, or ask our sales desk to confirm a build.

Support

Warranty and repairs

Warranty is as per GIGABYTE’s terms for this model. For products bought from us, call our service team with the invoice number, the model and the product’s serial number.

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Practical notes

  1. Update the BIOS only from the official support page, following the brand’s instructions.
  2. Check the CPU support list for the BIOS version before buying a processor.
  3. Install chipset, LAN and audio drivers from the official support page.

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