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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi A88XM-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-9 1.4 System memory 1-10 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 Exit menu...2-10 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi A88XM-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-9 1.4 System memory 1-10 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 Exit menu...2-10 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iii
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... describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. iv If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your area. How this guide This user guide contains the information you... • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. •...
... describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. iv If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your area. How this guide This user guide contains the information you... • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. •...
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... app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS7 and Android 4.0 system ASUS Exclusive Features: - A88XM-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary Audio ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges! - ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for left and...
... app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS7 and Android 4.0 system ASUS Exclusive Features: - A88XM-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary Audio ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges! - ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for left and...
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viii Featuring a friendly graphical user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - A88XM-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS unique features Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor ASUS Q-Design - ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI Port 1 x DVI Port 1 x D-Sub Output port 2 x USB 3.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks...
viii Featuring a friendly graphical user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - A88XM-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary ASUS unique features Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor ASUS Q-Design - ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI Port 1 x DVI Port 1 x D-Sub Output port 2 x USB 3.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks...
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... 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the 1 chassis USB3.1 _E12 LAN_USB12 ASM 1143 LANGuard AUDIO 16 CHA_FAN1 A88XM-A/USB 3.1 PCIEX16 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 15 14 RTL 8111G PCIEX1_1 BATTERY AMD® Super I/O A88X 5 PCI1 64Mb BIOS CLRTC ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT COM USB3_34 USB56 USB34 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 SPEAKER 6 AAFP F_PANEL 13 12 11... or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-1
... 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the 1 chassis USB3.1 _E12 LAN_USB12 ASM 1143 LANGuard AUDIO 16 CHA_FAN1 A88XM-A/USB 3.1 PCIEX16 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 15 14 RTL 8111G PCIEX1_1 BATTERY AMD® Super I/O A88X 5 PCI1 64Mb BIOS CLRTC ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT COM USB3_34 USB56 USB34 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 SPEAKER 6 AAFP F_PANEL 13 12 11... or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-1
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... in the BIOS to SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for AMD® A-series and Athlon™Series processors. For more details, refer to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-3 CPU_FAN...
... in the BIOS to SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for AMD® A-series and Athlon™Series processors. For more details, refer to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-3 CPU_FAN...
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... header allows you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to short the two pins. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in ...-1 pin COM) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-5 By default, this connector. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of...
... header allows you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to short the two pins. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in ...-1 pin COM) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-5 By default, this connector. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of...
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Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: A88XM-A/USB3.1 version: 0202 Release Date: 01/29/2016 Click to find...
Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: A88XM-A/USB3.1 version: 0202 Release Date: 01/29/2016 Click to find...
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...the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash... disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . ...
...the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash... disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . ...
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... BIOS values. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Ensure that your USB flash drive. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
... BIOS values. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Ensure that your USB flash drive. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
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... item under the Exit BIOS menu. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Boot your computer. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to launch the select boot device screen. 3. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.31 [2015/08/01] Current ROM BOARD: A88XM-A/USB3.1 VER: 0305 (H :00...
... item under the Exit BIOS menu. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Boot your computer. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to launch the select boot device screen. 3. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.31 [2015/08/01] Current ROM BOARD: A88XM-A/USB3.1 VER: 0305 (H :00...
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...; Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to turn the system off then back on. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-5 BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under the Exit menu or press...
...; Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to turn the system off then back on. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-5 BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under the Exit menu or press...
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...CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select ...Advanced Mode or press for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Click to select the display...
...CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select ...Advanced Mode or press for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Click to select the display...
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press . Q-Fan control MyFavorite Language Menu bar Quick note Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items Configuration fields General help Pop-up window Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-7 The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode.
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press . Q-Fan control MyFavorite Language Menu bar Quick note Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items Configuration fields General help Pop-up window Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-7 The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode.
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...that you have their respective menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for your BIOS screen. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and...The highlighted item on any menu screen means that menu. Use this button to select the language that you to display in your BIOS. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to your desired settings. Quick Note (F9) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you...
...that you have their respective menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for your BIOS screen. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and...The highlighted item on any menu screen means that menu. Use this button to select the language that you to display in your BIOS. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to your desired settings. Quick Note (F9) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you...
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... you last modified and saved in the menu and change the value of the selected item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. A configurable field is not user-configurable. To change the ...Last Modified button This button shows the items that do not fit on the screen. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to select items in BIOS Setup. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-9 Use the navigation keys to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that you...
... you last modified and saved in the menu and change the value of the selected item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. A configurable field is not user-configurable. To change the ...Last Modified button This button shows the items that do not fit on the screen. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to select items in BIOS Setup. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-9 Use the navigation keys to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that you...
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.... Discard Changes and Exit This option allows you to load the default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. When you select this option or if you press...the optimal default values for each of the available USB devices. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select OK to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from ...the Exit menu. Select OK to load the default values. Save Changes & Reset Once you are finished making your changes. When you selected are saved. Launch EFI Shell from USB...
.... Discard Changes and Exit This option allows you to load the default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. When you select this option or if you press...the optimal default values for each of the available USB devices. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select OK to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from ...the Exit menu. Select OK to load the default values. Save Changes & Reset Once you are finished making your changes. When you selected are saved. Launch EFI Shell from USB...