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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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...® Socket FM2+ for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 motherboard Cables Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the above ). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors...
...® Socket FM2+ for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 motherboard Cables Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the above ). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors...
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... smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS7 and Android 4.0 system ASUS Exclusive Features: - Monitor your PC status with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace path. - LED-illuminated design - Brighten up your entertainment goes wherever you go! - Media Streamer app for greater durability Superb Performance ASUS EPU - A88XM-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary Audio ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High...
... smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS7 and Android 4.0 system ASUS Exclusive Features: - Monitor your PC status with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace path. - LED-illuminated design - Brighten up your entertainment goes wherever you go! - Media Streamer app for greater durability Superb Performance ASUS EPU - A88XM-A/USB 3.1 specifications summary Audio ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High...
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...; 8.1 (64-bit) Windows® 7 (64-bit) Windows® XP mATX form factor: 9.3 in x 8.2 in (23.6 cm x 20.8 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS Q-Slot UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - 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...
...; 8.1 (64-bit) Windows® 7 (64-bit) Windows® XP mATX form factor: 9.3 in x 8.2 in (23.6 cm x 20.8 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS Q-Slot UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - 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...
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.... Product introduction 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... that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-1 Motherboard overview 1 2 3 4 20.8cm(8.2in) KBMS HDMI ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN SOCKET FM2+ DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, ...
.... Product introduction 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... that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-1 Motherboard overview 1 2 3 4 20.8cm(8.2in) KBMS HDMI ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN SOCKET FM2+ DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, ...
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..., 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into these DIMM sockets. These are not jumpers! SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-3 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan...
..., 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into these DIMM sockets. These are not jumpers! SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-3 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan...
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... cord. 2. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-5 Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, then install the module...
... cord. 2. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-5 Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, then install the module...
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..., the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-7 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. This port connects a microphone. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). PS...
..., the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-7 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. This port connects a microphone. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). PS...
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ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-9 DO NOT force the APU into the socket to the APU heatsink and APU before installing the APU. Installing the APU 1 2 3 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! The APU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. Unplug all power cables before you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series and Athlon™Series processors. 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with a FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket.
ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-9 DO NOT force the APU into the socket to the APU heatsink and APU before installing the APU. Installing the APU 1 2 3 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! The APU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. Unplug all power cables before you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series and Athlon™Series processors. 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with a FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket.
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Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-11
Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 1-11
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...click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-1 With this utlity, you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (...Internet Service Provider). 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 ...
...click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-1 With this utlity, you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (...Internet Service Provider). 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 ...
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...recover BIOS settings. The system requires you to the USB port. 3. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into A88XMA31.CAP. • The BIOS file in your computer screen. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-3 Ensure that your computer has a DVD ...optical drive. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the optical drive or the...
...recover BIOS settings. The system requires you to the USB port. 3. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into A88XMA31.CAP. • The BIOS file in your computer screen. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-3 Ensure that your computer has a DVD ...optical drive. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the optical drive or the...
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...reset button on how to the default value. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to guide you in using the first two options. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-5 The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To ... cause damage to turn the system off then back on your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for information on the system chassis. • Press the power button to your...
...reset button on how to the default value. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to guide you in using the first two options. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-5 The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To ... cause damage to turn the system off then back on your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for information on the system chassis. • Press the power button to your...
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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 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. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press . The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode.
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 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. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press . The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode.
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... the removable storage device. To change the value of options. Last Modified button This button shows the items that do not fit on the screen. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-9 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select items in the menu and change the value of the menu screen is user-configurable...
... the removable storage device. To change the value of options. Last Modified button This button shows the items that do not fit on the screen. ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 2-9 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select items in the menu and change the value of the menu screen is user-configurable...
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... device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Appendices ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 A-1 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the...
... device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Appendices ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 A-1 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the...
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...published the chemical substances in municipal waste. This product has been designed to in different regions. Licensed under the License. Appendices ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 A-3 All Rights Reserved. See the License for detailed recycling information in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on... an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for disposal of parts and recycling. REACH...
...published the chemical substances in municipal waste. This product has been designed to in different regions. Licensed under the License. Appendices ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 A-3 All Rights Reserved. See the License for detailed recycling information in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on... an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for disposal of parts and recycling. REACH...
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... +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 Web site www.asus.com/ Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support +86-21-38429911 +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539... +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax +49-2102-9599-11 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv Appendices ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 A-5 ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
... +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 Web site www.asus.com/ Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support +86-21-38429911 +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539... +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax +49-2102-9599-11 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv Appendices ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 A-5 ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
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...: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : A88XM-A/USB 3.1 The object of the FCC Rules. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555...not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : A88XM-A/USB 3.1 Conforms to begin affixing CE marking Directive 2009/125/EC Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008 Regulation (EC) No. 642/2009 Regulation (...
...: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : A88XM-A/USB 3.1 The object of the FCC Rules. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555...not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : A88XM-A/USB 3.1 Conforms to begin affixing CE marking Directive 2009/125/EC Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008 Regulation (EC) No. 642/2009 Regulation (...