BIOSTAR has recently released an affordable motherboard based on AMD A70M chipset – the BIOSTAR Hi-Fi A70U3P. The Hi-Fi A70U3P features socket FM2/FM2+ and supports AMD A-series / E2 series processors, as well as AMD Multi core processors up to 100W. It has 2 DDR3 DIMM slots that can support up to DDR3-2600 (OC) and has two PCIE slots for a multiple graphics card configuration. Another main feature of the BIOSTAR Hi-Fi A70U3P is its capability of HD Audio for high quality sound with minimal loss of audio fidelity. Check out more of its features and specifications from the official release below.
BIOSTAR Hi-Fi A70U3P Released
BIOSTAR has released the latest mainboard, based on the exclusive A70M chipset from AMD, the Hi-Fi A70U3P, which offers high performance at a low cost. The Hi-Fi A70U3P supports FM2+ APUs, USB 3.0 and SATA3. Although AMD has recently launched the A68H chipset, which supports FM2+ APUs, because these new (exclusive to BIOSTAR) A70M boards support USD 3.0 and SATA3, they offer an upgrade level that is higher than the current entry level A58 chipset boards.
The Hi-Fi A70U3P is based on the AMD FM2+ socket design that will support AMD Multi-Core (x4, x2) socket FM2+/FM2 processors AMD A-series/ E2-series processors all in a full-sized ATX form factor. It has 3 PCI slots and 2 DIMM slots supporting up to 32Gb of DDR3 ram and uses the newest SATA 6Gb/s bus which is twice the speed of current SATA 3G connections with 6 SATA connectors along with USB 3.0.
In addition to the latest PCI technology support there is also a legacy PCI slot that will accept older devices for systems that still need them.
There is also support for AMD Dual Graphics Technology, as well as support for full HDMI 3D 1080p and the new 4K2K resolution which enables high-definition image displays with four times the resolution of typical HD. The 4K2K display faithfully expresses bright, highly detailed content that fills the entire screen with lifelike images. Connectivity with PCs is via a single HDMI cable for displaying the 4K2K data.
BIOSTAR Hi-Fi A70U3P Specifications
| Chipset | AMD A70M |
| CPU Support |
AMD A10 Processor AMD A8 Processor AMD A6 Processor AMD A4 Processor AMD E2 Processor AMD Athlon™ II X4 Processor Maximum CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power) : 100Watt |
| Memory | Support Dual Channel DDR3 2600(OC)/2400(OC)/2133/1866/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz 2 x DDR3 DIMM Memory Slot Max. Supports up to 32GB Memory |
| Expansion Slot |
1 x PCI-E x16 3.0 Slot (supported by FM2+ CPU) 1 x PCI-E x1 2.0 Slot 1 x PCI Slot |
| Storage | 4 x SATA3 Connector Support SATA RAID: 0,1,10 |
| USB | 2 x USB 3.0 Port 1 x USB 3.0 Header 2 x USB 2.0 Port 2 x USB 2.0 Header |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8111G – 10/100/1000 Controller |
| Integrated Video |
By CPU model AMD Dual Graphics Technology Supports DX11.1 Supports HDCP |
| CODEC | Realtek ALC662 6-Channel HD Audio |
| Rear I/O | 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 2 x USB 3.0 Port 2 x USB 2.0 Port 1 x HDMI Connector 1 x VGA Port 1 x RJ-45 Port 3 x Audio Connector |
| Internal I/O | 1 x USB 3.0 Header 2 x USB 2.0 Header 4 x SATA3 6Gb/s Connector 1 x Front Audio Header 1 x Front Panel Header 1 x CPU Fan Header 1 x System Fan Header 1 x Serial Header |
| H/W Monitoring | CPU / System Temperature Monitoring CPU / System Fan Monitoring Smart / Manual CPU Fan Control System Voltage Monitoring |
| Dimensions | Micro ATX Form Factor Dimension: 23.5cm x 17.8cm ( W x L ) |
| OS Support | Support Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 8.1 |
| Bundle Software |
BIO-Remote2 Smart Speed LAN |
| Accessories | 2 x SATA Cable 1 x I/O Shield 1 x DVD Driver 1 x Quick Guide |
| Features | Supports PURO Hi-Fi Supports 100% Solid capacitor Supports BIOS-Flasher Supports Charger Booster Supports BIOS Online Update |
Price and Availability
The BIOSTAR Hi-Fi A70U3P is already available now and comes with a retail price of only $49.99 UDS.
