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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-... menu 2-11 2.5 Ai Tweaker 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-... menu 2-11 2.5 Ai Tweaker 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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...are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. About this guide is set to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product ...• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. It includes descriptions of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using, contact your retailer. These devices could interrupt the...
...are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. About this guide is set to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product ...• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. It includes descriptions of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using, contact your retailer. These devices could interrupt the...
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...APU support list. Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Package contents Check your retailer. resolution of 2048MB - AMD® A88X FCH 4 x DIMMs, Max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.)...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 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If ...
...APU support list. Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Package contents Check your retailer. resolution of 2048MB - AMD® A88X FCH 4 x DIMMs, Max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2250(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.)...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 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If ...
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... friendly graphics user interface - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS My Logo 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot (continued on the next page) vii ASUS Network iControl - ASUS Fan Xpert - A88X-PLUS specifications summary Storage Audio USB...
... friendly graphics user interface - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS My Logo 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot (continued on the next page) vii ASUS Network iControl - ASUS Fan Xpert - A88X-PLUS specifications summary Storage Audio USB...
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.... Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or...
.... Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis A88X-PLUS 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 22.6cm(8.9in) KBMS_USB34 HDMI ATX12V GPU_Boost CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN GPU_LED DIGI +VRM DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240...) EATXPWR SOCKET FM2+ DVI_VGA 1-2 USB3_12 LAN_USB12 MemOK! 7 DRAM_LED 8 1 30.5cm(12.0in) USB3_34 AUDIO RTL 8111G Super I/O CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 A88X-PLUS PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 BATTERY PCI1 AMD® A88X COM ALC 887 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT AAFP 17 16 15 14 PCIEX16_2 PCI2 PCI3 CLRTC USB910 USB78 USB56 8Mb BIOS SATA6G_4 PANEL SATA6G_1...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis A88X-PLUS 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 22.6cm(8.9in) KBMS_USB34 HDMI ATX12V GPU_Boost CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN GPU_LED DIGI +VRM DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240...) EATXPWR SOCKET FM2+ DVI_VGA 1-2 USB3_12 LAN_USB12 MemOK! 7 DRAM_LED 8 1 30.5cm(12.0in) USB3_34 AUDIO RTL 8111G Super I/O CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 A88X-PLUS PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 BATTERY PCI1 AMD® A88X COM ALC 887 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT AAFP 17 16 15 14 PCIEX16_2 PCI2 PCI3 CLRTC USB910 USB78 USB56 8Mb BIOS SATA6G_4 PANEL SATA6G_1...
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... 1-17 1-19 1-11 1-14 1-18 1-21 1-18 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with a FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. DRAM LED 9. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 3. A88X-PLUS A88X-PLUS CPU socket FM2+ ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-3
... 1-17 1-19 1-11 1-14 1-18 1-21 1-18 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with a FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. DRAM LED 9. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 3. A88X-PLUS A88X-PLUS CPU socket FM2+ ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-3
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...install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is notched differently to the memory address limitation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-7 A DDR3 module has the same... 3GB or less. For effective use of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 A88X-PLUS A88X-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the...
...install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is notched differently to the memory address limitation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-7 A DDR3 module has the same... 3GB or less. For effective use of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 A88X-PLUS A88X-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the...
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...for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-9 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. Secure the...1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or...
...for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-9 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. Secure the...1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or...
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... supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This... motherboard has two PCI Express x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. • In single VGA ...
... supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This... motherboard has two PCI Express x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. • In single VGA ...
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... support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2. 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 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These...
... support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2. 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 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These...
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...We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI A88X-PLUS A88X-PLUS Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 6. See section 2.6.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for a serial (COM) port. ... chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, then install...
...We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI A88X-PLUS A88X-PLUS Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 6. See section 2.6.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for a serial (COM) port. ... chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, then install...
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...supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-19 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5...rear panel ports. A88X-PLUS USB3_34 GND IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors allow you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector to the USB connectors. 7. Doing so will damage the motherboard! GND IntA_P1_SSTX+...
...supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-19 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5...rear panel ports. A88X-PLUS USB3_34 GND IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors allow you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector to the USB connectors. 7. Doing so will damage the motherboard! GND IntA_P1_SSTX+...
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... • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. A88X-PLUS Memok! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to ...ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK!
... • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. A88X-PLUS Memok! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to ...ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK!
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GPU Boost A88X-PLUS A88X-PLUS GPU Boost switch 1.10 Onboard LEDs 1. A88X-PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off A88X-PLUS Onboard LED ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-21 GPU Boost switch This switch allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power...
GPU Boost A88X-PLUS A88X-PLUS GPU Boost switch 1.10 Onboard LEDs 1. A88X-PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off A88X-PLUS Onboard LED ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-21 GPU Boost switch This switch allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power...
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A88X-PLUS DRAM LED A88X-PLUS DRAM LED 3. If an error is solved. GPU Boost LED The GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is turned to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is found , the LED next to Enable. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. GPU_LED A88X-PLUS A88X-PLUS GPU Boost LED 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2.
A88X-PLUS DRAM LED A88X-PLUS DRAM LED 3. If an error is solved. GPU Boost LED The GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is turned to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is found , the LED next to Enable. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. GPU_LED A88X-PLUS A88X-PLUS GPU Boost LED 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2.
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... the optical drive. The following screen is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-23 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding...
... the optical drive. The following screen is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-23 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding...
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...click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-1 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS... 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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and...
...click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-1 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS... 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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and...
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... drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using FAT32/16 on the system. 2. The system requires you...BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS settings. ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you can cause system ...
... drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using FAT32/16 on the system. 2. The system requires you...BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS settings. ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you can cause system ...