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Socket FM2+
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Socket FM2+ (FM2b, FM2r2) is a zero insertion force CPU socket designed by AMD for their desktop "Kaveri" APUs (Steamroller-based) and Godavari APUs (Steamroller-based) to connect to the motherboard.[1] The FM2+ has a slightly different pin configuration to Socket FM2 with two additional pin sockets. Socket FM2+ APUs are not compatible with Socket FM2 motherboards due to the aforementioned additional pins. However, socket FM2 APUs such as "Richland" and "Trinity" are compatible with the FM2+ socket.[2]

  • ECC DIMMs are supported on Socket FP3 but not supported on the Socket FM2+ package.[3]
  • There are 3 PCI Express cores: one 2 ×16 core and two 5 ×8 cores. There are 8 configurable ports, which can be divided into 2 groups:
    • Gfx-group: contains 2 ×8 ports. Each port can be limited to lower link widths for applications that require fewer lanes. Additionally, the two ports can be combined to create a single ×16 link.
    • GPP-group: contains 1 ×4 UMI and 5 General Purpose Ports (GPP).
Quick Facts Type, Chip form factors ...

All PCIe links are capable of supporting PCIe 2.0 data rates. In addition, the Gfx link is capable of supporting PCIe 3.x data rate.[3]

For available chipsets consult Fusion controller hubs (FCH).

Its mobile counterpart is Socket FP3 (μBGA906).

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Heatsink

The 4 holes for fastening the heatsink to the motherboard are placed in a rectangle with lateral lengths of 48 mm and 96 mm for AMD's sockets Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+ and Socket FM2. Cooling solutions should therefore be interchangeable.

Feature overview

The following table shows features of AMD's processors with 3D graphics, including APUs (see also: List of AMD processors with 3D graphics).

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  1. For FM2+ Excavator models: A8-7680, A6-7480 & Athlon X4 845.
  2. A PC would be one node.
  3. An APU combines a CPU and a GPU. Both have cores.
  4. Requires firmware support.
  5. Requires firmware support.
  6. No SSE4. No SSSE3.
  7. Single-precision performance is calculated from the base (or boost) core clock speed based on a FMA operation.
  8. To play protected video content, it also requires card, operating system, driver, and application support. A compatible HDCP display is also needed for this. HDCP is mandatory for the output of certain audio formats, placing additional constraints on the multimedia setup.
  9. To feed more than two displays, the additional panels must have native DisplayPort support.[13] Alternatively active DisplayPort-to-DVI/HDMI/VGA adapters can be employed.
  10. DRM (Direct Rendering Manager) is a component of the Linux kernel. Support in this table refers to the most current version.
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