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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 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI ... SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit Windows® XP Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.9 in , Center/Subwoofer, Rear Speaker Out) 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports (19-pin) 3 x ...
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 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI ... SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit Windows® XP Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.9 in , Center/Subwoofer, Rear Speaker Out) 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports (19-pin) 3 x ...
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...Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Turn on BIOS setup... to the chassis with the screw you may cause you intend to the card. 3. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-9 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Assign an IRQ to use . 4.
...Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Turn on BIOS setup... to the chassis with the screw you may cause you intend to the card. 3. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-9 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Assign an IRQ to use . 4.
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... • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices ... Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 13. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-13 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Headset 2.1 channel Line In Line Out...
... • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices ... Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 13. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-13 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Headset 2.1 channel Line In Line Out...
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.... 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of... screen. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. The following screen is for updates. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-23 Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to avail all...
.... 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of... screen. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. The following screen is for updates. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-23 Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to avail all...
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... launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically ... BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version...
... launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically ... BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version...
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...If SATA ports 5, 6, 7, 8 are configured as [AHCI], the ports can only be used under Windows® OS with the requested drivers installed. Configuration options: [RAID] [IDE] OnChip SATA MAX Speed [SATA 6.0Gb/s] Sets the maximum onboard SATA port speed. Configuration options... on the system. Bank Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [SATA 6.0Gb/s] [SATA 3.0Gb/s] ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-19 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Core Leveling Mode [Automatic mode] Allows you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA...
...If SATA ports 5, 6, 7, 8 are configured as [AHCI], the ports can only be used under Windows® OS with the requested drivers installed. Configuration options: [RAID] [IDE] OnChip SATA MAX Speed [SATA 6.0Gb/s] Sets the maximum onboard SATA port speed. Configuration options... on the system. Bank Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [SATA 6.0Gb/s] [SATA 3.0Gb/s] ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-19 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Core Leveling Mode [Automatic mode] Allows you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA...
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... [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to SATA ports will be available when the system boots up for a fastest POST time. [Full Initialization] All USB devices will only be detected during POST. ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-27 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any circumstances...
... [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to SATA ports will be available when the system boots up for a fastest POST time. [Full Initialization] All USB devices will only be detected during POST. ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-27 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any circumstances...
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... Windows® Vista/XP, or other Microsoft® Secure Boot non-compliant OS. The following four items appear when you to boot up. ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-29 Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to select the type ... during POST. The following item appears when OS Type is set Launch CSM to [Windows UEFI mode]. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to fully support the Windows® Security...
... Windows® Vista/XP, or other Microsoft® Secure Boot non-compliant OS. The following four items appear when you to boot up. ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-29 Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to select the type ... during POST. The following item appears when OS Type is set Launch CSM to [Windows UEFI mode]. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to fully support the Windows® Security...
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... db and dbx loaded management. DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you to delete the PK from your system. Delete PK Allows you can load on the single computer. KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange...
... db and dbx loaded management. DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you to delete the PK from your system. Delete PK Allows you can load on the single computer. KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange...