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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi A88XM-E/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-E/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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... to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 16GB (or above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A88XM-E/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 individual CPUs. 1x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot...
... to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 16GB (or above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A88XM-E/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 individual CPUs. 1x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot...
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... 3X corrosion-resistance for left and right channels to guard the quality of unnecessary junk files UEFI BIOS - A88XM-E/USB 3.1 specifications summary Audio ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Audio shielding - Premium Japanese-made audio ... analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference - Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking ASUS 5X Protection II - ASUS LANGuard - Featuring speedy USB 3.1 transmission Gaming Scenario Audio Features -Audio that roars on the next page) vii Fast and easy...
... 3X corrosion-resistance for left and right channels to guard the quality of unnecessary junk files UEFI BIOS - A88XM-E/USB 3.1 specifications summary Audio ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Audio shielding - Premium Japanese-made audio ... analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference - Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking ASUS 5X Protection II - ASUS LANGuard - Featuring speedy USB 3.1 transmission Gaming Scenario Audio Features -Audio that roars on the next page) vii Fast and easy...
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... installer" to change without notice. mATX form factor: 7.5 in x 8.9 in (19.05 cm x 22.6 cm) Specifications are subject to install Windows® 7. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - viii ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - A88XM-E/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 UEFI BIOS EZ Mode -
... installer" to change without notice. mATX form factor: 7.5 in x 8.9 in (19.05 cm x 22.6 cm) Specifications are subject to install Windows® 7. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - viii ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - A88XM-E/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 UEFI BIOS EZ Mode -
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... I/O PCIEX1_1 BATTERY AMD® 5 A88X 14 ALC 887 PCI1 SPDIF_OUT CLRTC USB3_34 USB56 USB34 64Mb BIOS 6 AAFP COM F_PANEL SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 13 12 11 10 9 8 5 7 ASUS A88XM-E/USB 3.1 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. • Before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components...
... I/O PCIEX1_1 BATTERY AMD® 5 A88X 14 ALC 887 PCI1 SPDIF_OUT CLRTC USB3_34 USB56 USB34 64Mb BIOS 6 AAFP COM F_PANEL SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 13 12 11 10 9 8 5 7 ASUS A88XM-E/USB 3.1 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. • Before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components...
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..., refer to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER PIN 1 ASUS A88XM-E/USB 3.1 1-3 DDR3 DIMM slots Install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into these DIMM sockets. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU...
..., refer to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER PIN 1 ASUS A88XM-E/USB 3.1 1-3 DDR3 DIMM slots Install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into these DIMM sockets. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU...
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... this connector. 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. ASUS A88XM-E/USB 3.1 1-5
... this connector. 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. ASUS A88XM-E/USB 3.1 1-5
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... ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 4. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Microphone port (pink). ASUS A88XM-E/USB 3.1 1-7 This port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port connects...
... ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 4. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Microphone port (pink). ASUS A88XM-E/USB 3.1 1-7 This port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port connects...
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The APU fits in only one correct orientation. ASUS A88XM-E/USB 3.1 1-9 Installing the APU 1 2 3 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with a FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to the APU heatsink and APU before installing the APU. Unplug all power cables before you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series and Athlon™Series processors.
The APU fits in only one correct orientation. ASUS A88XM-E/USB 3.1 1-9 Installing the APU 1 2 3 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with a FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to the APU heatsink and APU before installing the APU. Unplug all power cables before you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series and Athlon™Series processors.
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Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS A88XM-E/USB 3.1 1-11
Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS A88XM-E/USB 3.1 1-11
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... version easily. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS A88XM-E/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 ...
... version easily. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS A88XM-E/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 ...
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...used in DOS environment. Ensure that your USB flash drive. Turn on your computer screen. The system requires you press to recover BIOS settings. ASUS A88XM-E/USB 3.1 2-3 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. The utility automatically checks the devices...
...used in DOS environment. Ensure that your USB flash drive. Turn on your computer screen. The system requires you press to recover BIOS settings. ASUS A88XM-E/USB 3.1 2-3 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. The utility automatically checks the devices...
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...Setup program to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup...or system. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). ASUS A88XM-E/USB 3.1 2-5 See section 1.2.1 Layout contents for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you do not press...
...Setup program to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup...or system. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). ASUS A88XM-E/USB 3.1 2-5 See section 1.2.1 Layout contents for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you do not press...
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Q-Fan control MyFavorite Language Menu bar Quick note Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items Configuration fields General help Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. 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-E/USB 3.1 2-7 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 Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. 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-E/USB 3.1 2-7 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press .
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... keys for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in the menu and change the value of options. ASUS A88XM-E/USB 3.1 2-9 General help At the bottom left corner of the menu screen is a brief description of a field, select it to select items in BIOS Setup. Press...
... keys for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in the menu and change the value of options. ASUS A88XM-E/USB 3.1 2-9 General help At the bottom left corner of the menu screen is a brief description of a field, select it to select items in BIOS Setup. Press...
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... Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. ASUS A88XM-E/USB 3.1 A-1 These limits are designed to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if...
... Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. ASUS A88XM-E/USB 3.1 A-1 These limits are designed to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if...
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... enable proper reuse of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Check local regulations for protecting our environment. This symbol of electronic products. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to responsibly...or implied. Licensed under the License. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in municipal waste. ASUS A88XM-E/USB 3.1 A-3 REACH Complying with the License. We believe in different regions. Please go to in municipal waste. Google™ ...
... enable proper reuse of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Check local regulations for protecting our environment. This symbol of electronic products. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to responsibly...or implied. Licensed under the License. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in municipal waste. ASUS A88XM-E/USB 3.1 A-3 REACH Complying with the License. We believe in different regions. Please go to in municipal waste. Google™ ...
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... +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...asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +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 ASUS A88XM-E/USB...
... +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...asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +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 ASUS A88XM-E/USB...
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.... 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-E/USB 3.1 The object of the declaration described above is subject to the following two...TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Bevollmächtigter: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Anschrift des Bevollmächtigten: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Land: GERMANY dass nachstehend bezeichnete Produkte Produktbezeichnung Motherboard Modellbezeichnung: A88XM-E/USB 3.1 mit den nachstehend angegebenen, für das Produkt geltenden ...
.... 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-E/USB 3.1 The object of the declaration described above is subject to the following two...TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Bevollmächtigter: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Anschrift des Bevollmächtigten: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Land: GERMANY dass nachstehend bezeichnete Produkte Produktbezeichnung Motherboard Modellbezeichnung: A88XM-E/USB 3.1 mit den nachstehend angegebenen, für das Produkt geltenden ...