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...your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS A88X-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in A-Series APU... for the AMD® APU support list. A88X-PLUS specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LAN AMD® FM2+ socket for AMD® A-Series/AthlonTM series processors Supports CPU up to http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/dual-graphics/Pages/ dual...
...your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS A88X-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in A-Series APU... for the AMD® APU support list. A88X-PLUS specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LAN AMD® FM2+ socket for AMD® A-Series/AthlonTM series processors Supports CPU up to http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/dual-graphics/Pages/ dual...
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... BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit Windows®...ports 1 x COM port connector 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x clear CMOS jumper 1 x MemOK! viii A88X-PLUS specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons/ switches ...
... BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit Windows®...ports 1 x COM port connector 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x clear CMOS jumper 1 x MemOK! viii A88X-PLUS specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons/ switches ...
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... Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 17. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 3. SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~8) 11. Serial port connector (10-1 ...1-18 1-21 1-18 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with a FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. A88X-PLUS A88X-PLUS CPU socket FM2+ ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-3 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 13. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 10. Front panel audio connector ...
... Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 17. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 3. SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~8) 11. Serial port connector (10-1 ...1-18 1-21 1-18 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with a FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. A88X-PLUS A88X-PLUS CPU socket FM2+ ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-3 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 13. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 10. Front panel audio connector ...
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1.6 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-11 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for ... 12 23 Normal (Default) A88X-PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the...
1.6 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-11 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for ... 12 23 Normal (Default) A88X-PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the...
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... Fan2 support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND A88X-PLUS SPDIF_OUT A88X-PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR...
... Fan2 support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND A88X-PLUS SPDIF_OUT A88X-PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR...
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ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-7 The default screen for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The figure below shows an example of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU temperature, CPU Voltage output, DRAM information and CPU/Chassis fan speed...
ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-7 The default screen for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The figure below shows an example of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU temperature, CPU Voltage output, DRAM information and CPU/Chassis fan speed...
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Scroll down to malfunction. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-13
Scroll down to malfunction. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-13
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... frequency. The values range from 90.0MHz to 300.0MHz. 2.5.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to set the memory operating frequency. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Select any of these ... set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.3 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Scroll down to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving ...
... frequency. The values range from 90.0MHz to 300.0MHz. 2.5.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to set the memory operating frequency. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Select any of these ... set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.3 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Scroll down to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving ...
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...the voltage by a positive or negative value. ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Turbo Mode] [Extreme Mode] [Manual Mode]. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may cause the system to set the CPU Offset voltage. Changing the values in this menu...and select OK to start automatic overclocking. 2.5.8 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to set the VDDNB Offset voltage. CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Refer to ...
...the voltage by a positive or negative value. ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Turbo Mode] [Extreme Mode] [Manual Mode]. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may cause the system to set the CPU Offset voltage. Changing the values in this menu...and select OK to start automatic overclocking. 2.5.8 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to set the VDDNB Offset voltage. CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Refer to ...
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...[Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.20V with a 0.1V interval. • The values of the CPU Offset Voltage, VDDNB Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, SB 1.1V Voltage, 1.1VSB Voltage, APU1.2V Voltage, and VDDA Voltage items are labeled in different color, ...indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. • The system may vary depending on your CPU specifiation. 2.5.10 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Southbridge 1.1V voltage. The values range from 1.35V to 1.70V with a 0.1V ...
...[Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.20V with a 0.1V interval. • The values of the CPU Offset Voltage, VDDNB Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, SB 1.1V Voltage, 1.1VSB Voltage, APU1.2V Voltage, and VDDA Voltage items are labeled in different color, ...indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. • The system may vary depending on your CPU specifiation. 2.5.10 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Southbridge 1.1V voltage. The values range from 1.35V to 1.70V with a 0.1V ...
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... VRM phase. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-17 Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to increase VRM... efficiency. [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the ...
... VRM phase. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-17 Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to increase VRM... efficiency. [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the ...
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... to [Enabled] to [Auto] for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enables or disables CPU virtualization. AMD PowerNow function [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD PowerNow function....
... to [Enabled] to [Auto] for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enables or disables CPU virtualization. AMD PowerNow function [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD PowerNow function....
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... speed. 2.7.3 CPU_FAN Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the CPU_FAN Q-Fan control feature. If the fan is not connected to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Q-Fan Profile [Standard] This item... when you enable the CPU_FAN Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use...
... speed. 2.7.3 CPU_FAN Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the CPU_FAN Q-Fan control feature. If the fan is not connected to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Q-Fan Profile [Standard] This item... when you enable the CPU_FAN Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use...
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...Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CHA_FAN1/2 Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set the appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. The following four items appear only when you to set Q-Fan Profile to [Manual]. Q-Fan Lower Temperature [20] Use the and ...upper limit of the chassis temperature. The values range from 60% to 100%. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to 75ºC. ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-25 Q-Fan Min. Q-Fan Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. The values range from 40ºC to ...
...Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CHA_FAN1/2 Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set the appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. The following four items appear only when you to set Q-Fan Profile to [Manual]. Q-Fan Lower Temperature [20] Use the and ...upper limit of the chassis temperature. The values range from 60% to 100%. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to 75ºC. ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-25 Q-Fan Min. Q-Fan Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. The values range from 40ºC to ...
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...BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.9.2 ASUS O.C. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Save to Profile ...you to load/save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load/Save CMOS Profile from /to USB drive. 2.9.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the setup profile. Press [Enter] to configure options for ...
...BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.9.2 ASUS O.C. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Save to Profile ...you to load/save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load/Save CMOS Profile from /to USB drive. 2.9.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the setup profile. Press [Enter] to configure options for ...