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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi A88X-PLUS specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers 1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Onboard switches 1-20 1.10 Onboard LEDs 1-21 1.11 Software support 1-23 BIOS information 2.1 ... menu 2-13 2.6 Advanced menu 2-18 2.7 Monitor menu 2-23 2.8 Boot menu 2-26 2.9 Tools menu 2-32 2.10 Exit menu 2-33 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi A88X-PLUS specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers 1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Onboard switches 1-20 1.10 Onboard LEDs 1-21 1.11 Software support 1-23 BIOS information 2.1 ... menu 2-13 2.6 Advanced menu 2-18 2.7 Monitor menu 2-23 2.8 Boot menu 2-26 2.9 Tools menu 2-32 2.10 Exit menu 2-33 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
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... on the APU types. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz - A88X-PLUS specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LAN AMD® FM2+ socket for.../ 1600 / 1333 MHz non-ECC Unbuffered Memory Dual-channel memory architecture Support AMD Memory Profile (AMP) memory • Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact 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...
... on the APU types. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz - A88X-PLUS specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LAN AMD® FM2+ socket for.../ 1600 / 1333 MHz non-ECC Unbuffered Memory Dual-channel memory architecture Support AMD Memory Profile (AMP) memory • Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact 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...
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...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® 7 / 7 64-bit Windows® XP Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-... 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! A88X-PLUS specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons/ switches BIOS features Operating System Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port ...
...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® 7 / 7 64-bit Windows® XP Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-... 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! A88X-PLUS specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons/ switches BIOS features Operating System Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port ...
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... 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The system maps the total size of the following: - For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-7 Check ...with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more on a DDR2 DIMM socket. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the...
... 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The system maps the total size of the following: - For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-7 Check ...with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more on a DDR2 DIMM socket. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the...
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... standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the...
... standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the...
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... data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. A88X-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A88X-PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-11 Move the jumper cap from...
... data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. A88X-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A88X-PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-11 Move the jumper cap from...
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...ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or open-case system. function. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction A88X-PLUS...5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. A88X-PLUS Memok! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Turn...
...ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or open-case system. function. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction A88X-PLUS...5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. A88X-PLUS Memok! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Turn...
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... want to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Use the arrow keys to select an item that you can easily save and access...
... want to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Use the arrow keys to select an item that you can easily save and access...
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... Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR32133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to display the following items: Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. You can also key in the...Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. The values range from 90.0MHz to 300.0MHz. 2.5.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.3 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set...
... Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR32133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to display the following items: Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. You can also key in the...Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. The values range from 90.0MHz to 300.0MHz. 2.5.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.3 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set...
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...] to the corresponding SATA port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [AHCI]. Bank Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the bank memory interleaving. If SATA ports 5, 6, 7, 8 are configured as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you ...[AHCI] This item only appears when OnChip SATA Type is installed to access devices on the system. Configuration options: [SATA 6.0Gb/s] [SATA 3.0Gb/s] ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-19 If SATA ports 5, 6, 7, 8 are configured as [AHCI], the ports can only be used under Windows® OS with the requested drivers...
...] to the corresponding SATA port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [AHCI]. Bank Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the bank memory interleaving. If SATA ports 5, 6, 7, 8 are configured as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you ...[AHCI] This item only appears when OnChip SATA Type is installed to access devices on the system. Configuration options: [SATA 6.0Gb/s] [SATA 3.0Gb/s] ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-19 If SATA ports 5, 6, 7, 8 are configured as [AHCI], the ports can only be used under Windows® OS with the requested drivers...
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... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.3 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to enable/disable individual USB ports. And the memory size of the USB ports. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [...2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the locations of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. USB3_1/2/3/4 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable all USB ports. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is a ...
... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.3 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to enable/disable individual USB ports. And the memory size of the USB ports. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [...2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the locations of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. USB3_1/2/3/4 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable all USB ports. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is a ...
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... installed on the selected slot. Load/Save CMOS Profile from/to USB Drive Allows you to 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. Save to Profile Allows you to...; We recommend that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number 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. Key in the BIOS Flash. Load from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from ...
... installed on the selected slot. Load/Save CMOS Profile from/to USB Drive Allows you to 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. Save to Profile Allows you to...; We recommend that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number 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. Key in the BIOS Flash. Load from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from ...