Asus A88XM-A/USB 3.1 Motherboard

Great-value micro-ATX A88X with 5X Protection II for dependable stability, LED-illuminated audio shielding and lightning-fast USB 3.1

• 5X Protection II – Advanced hardware safeguards for all-round protection
• Ultimate 10Gbit/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 onboard
• Epic gaming audio with LED-illuminated shielding
• Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS with EZ Flash 2

LANGuard:

ASUS LANGuard is hardware-level networking protection that employs signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors ensuring a more reliable connection and better throughput, plus electrostatically-guarded and surge-protected components for greater tolerance to static electricity and improved protection against surges.

DRAM Overcurrent Protection:

Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of both your system and connected devices.

DIGI+ VRM:

ASUS-exclusive DIGI+ VRM intelligently delivers power to the processor based on real-time demands, reducing energy waste and improving system stability.

10Gbit/s USB 3.1 onboard:

With USB 3.1 Type-A port, you'll experience data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbit/s — or twice as fast USB 3.0. USB 3.1 is completely backward-compatible with your existing USB devices, and you'll be all set for USB 3.1's breakneck speeds. And ASUS-exclusive USB 3.1 Boost technology automatically accelerates USB 3.1 performance even further!

Instant front-panel USB 3.0 Experience:

We've put USB 3.0 right where you need it — two super-speed ports on the front panel. Experience data-transfer speeds up to 10X faster than USB 2.0 with instant plug-and-play connectivity, so no more back-breaking contortions in the hunt for hard-to-reach rear ports!