Since AMD has made the big announcement of the “Kaveri Refresh” AKA known Godavari
Now it is the Gigabyte turn to let us all know its lineup of FM2+ motherboards is now compatible with the newly launched APUs such as A10-7870K
The AMD A10-7870 sports 12 CPU and GPU compute cores (4+8), the latest AMD A-Series APU brings great support for exciting new technology such as AMD FreeSync, DirectX 12 and also Windows 10 64-bit support.
Below are some of the new features you can have once you update your bios and have a supported Kaveri APU.
AMD FreeSync Technology
Gigabyte FM2+ series motherboards now support AMD FreeSync, a technology which resolves the communication issues between the processor and the monitor to eliminate image tearing and choppiness. By adjusting the frame refresh rate of the monitor to the same speed as the processor’s frame creation rate, AMD FreeSync helps provides the fluidity needed for the smoothest graphics during gameplay.
Radeon Dual Graphics Technology
The AMD FM2+ series platform showcases AMD Radeon Dual Graphics technology, allowing users to further boost 3D graphics performance by adding an additional discrete AMD Radeon graphics card to the system. This unique AMD Radeon Dual Graphics technology means users can enjoy higher frame rates on the latest gaming titles, utilizing the processing power of both discrete and integrated graphics processors.
AMD Eyefinity Technology
Supporting multiple independent display outputs simultaneously, AMD Eyefinity™ technology delivers innovative graphics display capabilities enabling massive desktop workspaces and ultra-immersive visual environments for the ultimate panoramic computing experience.
Where to get the updates
To ensure your GIGABYTE FM2+ socket A88X, A78, A68H and A58 chipset motherboards can support the latest APUs from AMD; make sure to update it to the latest BIOS !