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...DO NOT send large attachments such as required under the same license as stated in receipt of the product is eager to , by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Where the applicable license entitles you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is authorized in...
...DO NOT send large attachments such as required under the same license as stated in receipt of the product is eager to , by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Where the applicable license entitles you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is authorized in...
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... 3-19 3.5.7 Network Stack 3-20 3.6 Monitor menu 3-21 3.7 Boot menu 3-25 3.8 Tools menu 3-31 3.9 Exit menu 3-33 3.10 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-34 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite 3 4-3 4.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 4-5 4.3.3 Ai Charger 4-6 iv
... 3-19 3.5.7 Network Stack 3-20 3.6 Monitor menu 3-21 3.7 Boot menu 3-25 3.8 Tools menu 3-31 3.9 Exit menu 3-33 3.10 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-34 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite 3 4-3 4.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 4-5 4.3.3 Ai Charger 4-6 iv
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... driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-21 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-21 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during installation 4-22 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™...
... driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-21 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-21 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during installation 4-22 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™...
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...Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your ...package and the software. • Chapter 5: AMD® CrossFireX™ technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This...
...Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your ...package and the software. • Chapter 5: AMD® CrossFireX™ technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This...
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... Profile (AMP) Memory * When you are available on the next page) ix Supports D-Sub with max. A88X-PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Multi-GPU support AMD® FM2+ socket for AMD® A-series/ Athlon™ Series processors Supports CPU up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List...
... Profile (AMP) Memory * When you are available on the next page) ix Supports D-Sub with max. A88X-PRO specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Multi-GPU support AMD® FM2+ socket for AMD® A-series/ Athlon™ Series processors Supports CPU up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List...
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... Back I /O Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller ALC1150 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - A88X-PRO specifications summary Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD® A88X FCH: - 6 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD configurations - 2 x eSerial ATA 6.0Gb/s at mid-board) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with excellent durability. Enhanced DRAM...
... Back I /O Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller ALC1150 supports 8-channel High Definition Audio - A88X-PRO specifications summary Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD® A88X FCH: - 6 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD configurations - 2 x eSerial ATA 6.0Gb/s at mid-board) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with excellent durability. Enhanced DRAM...
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... Protection: - A88X-PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x Optical S/PDIF output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS...
... Protection: - A88X-PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x Optical S/PDIF output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS...
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...Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Memory information Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) 4 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x Q-connector (retail version only) 1 x Q-Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Windows®... subject to change without notice. A88X-PRO specifications summary Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Support DVD contents Accessories Operating System Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6...
...Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Memory information Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) 4 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x Q-connector (retail version only) 1 x Q-Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Windows®... subject to change without notice. A88X-PRO specifications summary Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Support DVD contents Accessories Operating System Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6...
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Before you for buying an ASUS® A88X-PRO motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices ...your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for the following items. User Guide ASUS A88X-PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it ,...
Before you for buying an ASUS® A88X-PRO motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices ...your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for the following items. User Guide ASUS A88X-PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it ,...
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... 11 graphics in x16 mode). PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support The AMD® A88X FCH natively supports the new Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. Additionally, get...
... 11 graphics in x16 mode). PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support The AMD® A88X FCH natively supports the new Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to enable accelerated performance and an industry-leading visual experience. Additionally, get...
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... Suite 3 consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. Auto PPPoE network connection provides a one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest ...USB 3.0 standard. Any Memory is significantly increased up and running in -one -step setup. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices...
... Suite 3 consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. Auto PPPoE network connection provides a one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest ...USB 3.0 standard. Any Memory is significantly increased up and running in -one -step setup. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices...
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... environment • New log reminder allows you with dual selectable modes and native support for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-5 ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the ESD...
... environment • New log reminder allows you with dual selectable modes and native support for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-5 ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the ESD...
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... the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Use a maximum of the following: - For more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB...vendor. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. For optimal compatibility...
... the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Use a maximum of the following: - For more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB...vendor. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. For optimal compatibility...
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... . . Timing DIMM socket support (optional) Voltage 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4DIMMs 2GB DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65V . . . 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65V . . . 2GB DS - - - - . . . 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.5V1.7V . . 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.5V1.7V . . (continued on the next page) ASUS A88X-PRO 2-7 Size SS/ DS G.SKILL...Chip Brand SEC 128 HCH9 SEC 128 HCH9 - - Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4DIMMs 11-13-13-35 1.65V . . . Chapter 2 A88X-PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part ...
... . . Timing DIMM socket support (optional) Voltage 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4DIMMs 2GB DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65V . . . 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65V . . . 2GB DS - - - - . . . 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.5V1.7V . . 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.5V1.7V . . (continued on the next page) ASUS A88X-PRO 2-7 Size SS/ DS G.SKILL...Chip Brand SEC 128 HCH9 SEC 128 HCH9 - - Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4DIMMs 11-13-13-35 1.65V . . . Chapter 2 A88X-PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part ...
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... . - - 10-11-11-30 1.65V . . . - - 10-11-11-30 1.65V . . . - - 11-11-11-31 1.65V . . . - - 11-11-11-31 1.5V . .. Timing 9-11-9-27 DIMM socket support Voltage (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4DIMMs 1.55~ 1.75V . . 9-11-10-27 1.50V . . . - - 9-10-9-24 1.65V . . - - 9-10-9-27 1.50V . . . - - 9-11-9-27 1.50V . - - 9-11-10-28 1.65V . . - - - 1.6V...
... . - - 10-11-11-30 1.65V . . . - - 10-11-11-30 1.65V . . . - - 11-11-11-31 1.65V . . . - - 11-11-11-31 1.5V . .. Timing 9-11-9-27 DIMM socket support Voltage (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4DIMMs 1.55~ 1.75V . . 9-11-10-27 1.50V . . . - - 9-10-9-24 1.65V . . - - 9-10-9-27 1.50V . . . - - 9-11-9-27 1.50V . - - 9-11-10-28 1.65V . . - - - 1.6V...
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...- - 9-9-9-27 1.5V . . 8GB DS - - - 1.5V . . . (continued on the next page) ASUS A88X-PRO 2-9 Chapter 2 DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x ...27 1.65V . . - 6-9-6-24 1.65V . . - 9-9-9-28 1.65V . . . - - 1.65V . . - - 1.65V . . - 9 1.65V . . - - 1.65V . . - - 1.65V . . Voltage DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4DIMMs DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V . . . DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V . . DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6V . . . DS - - - 1.5V . . . DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5V . ...
...- - 9-9-9-27 1.5V . . 8GB DS - - - 1.5V . . . (continued on the next page) ASUS A88X-PRO 2-9 Chapter 2 DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x ...27 1.65V . . - 6-9-6-24 1.65V . . - 9-9-9-28 1.65V . . . - - 1.65V . . - - 1.65V . . - 9 1.65V . . - - 1.65V . . - - 1.65V . . Voltage DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4DIMMs DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V . . . DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V . . DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6V . . . DS - - - 1.5V . . . DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5V . ...
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... K4B2G0846C H5TQ1G83TFR K4B1G0846F K4B2G0846C 0BF27D9KPT H5TQ2G83BZRH9C 9GF27D9KPT IVD22D9PBC PE911-125E 23EY4587MB3H11503M 23EY4587MB3H11503M SLZ302G08-DJ1C SLA302G08-DJ1C SLB304G08-DJ1B Timing 9 9 - 9 9 9 - - 7 9 9 9 9 9 8 9 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 - Voltage DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4DIMMs 1.5V . . . - . . . 1.5V . . . 1.5V . . . 1.5V . . . 1.5V . . . 1.5V . . . 1.5V . . . 1.5V . . . 1.65V . . . J1108BDBG-DJ-F H5TQ2G83AFRH9C IID77 D9LGK J2108BCSE-DJ-F J1108BFBG-DJ-F D1288JPNDPLD9U J1108BDSE-DJ...
... K4B2G0846C H5TQ1G83TFR K4B1G0846F K4B2G0846C 0BF27D9KPT H5TQ2G83BZRH9C 9GF27D9KPT IVD22D9PBC PE911-125E 23EY4587MB3H11503M 23EY4587MB3H11503M SLZ302G08-DJ1C SLA302G08-DJ1C SLB304G08-DJ1B Timing 9 9 - 9 9 9 - - 7 9 9 9 9 9 8 9 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 - Voltage DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4DIMMs 1.5V . . . - . . . 1.5V . . . 1.5V . . . 1.5V . . . 1.5V . . . 1.5V . . . 1.5V . . . 1.5V . . . 1.65V . . . J1108BDBG-DJ-F H5TQ2G83AFRH9C IID77 D9LGK J2108BCSE-DJ-F J1108BFBG-DJ-F D1288JPNDPLD9U J1108BDSE-DJ...
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... into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the yellow and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-15 Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-10666 2GB DS... HMD HMD HMDD302GU648S1B9CMEX 2GB SS ERTH 256X8DDR3 WT - TEAM TED38G1333HC9BK 8GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V . . . Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration.
... into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the yellow and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-15 Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-10666 2GB DS... HMD HMD HMDD302GU648S1B9CMEX 2GB SS ERTH 256X8DDR3 WT - TEAM TED38G1333HC9BK 8GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V . . . Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration.
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...RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND A88X-PRO SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors Chapter 2 • These connectors are using these connectors, set to [AHCI] by default. Refer... for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must...
...RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND A88X-PRO SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors Chapter 2 • These connectors are using these connectors, set to [AHCI] by default. Refer... for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must...
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...Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Refer to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that supports up to [AC 97]. Connect the USB module cable to any of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to ... module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. The USB module cable is set to [HD]; ASUS A88X-PRO 2-31 2. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB78, USB56, USB34) These connectors are for details. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC...
...Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Refer to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that supports up to [AC 97]. Connect the USB module cable to any of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to ... module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. The USB module cable is set to [HD]; ASUS A88X-PRO 2-31 2. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB78, USB56, USB34) These connectors are for details. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC...