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Contents 4.3.4 EZ Update 4-7 4.3.5 USB 3.0 Boost 4-8 4.3.6 Network iControl 4-9 4.3.7 USB Charger 4-10 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-11 4.3.9 System Information 4-13 4.3.10 Audio configurations 4-15 4.4 RAID configurations 4-16 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-16 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-17 4.4.3 4.4.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-17 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-18 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-21 4.5.1 4.5.2 Creating a RAID...
Contents 4.3.4 EZ Update 4-7 4.3.5 USB 3.0 Boost 4-8 4.3.6 Network iControl 4-9 4.3.7 USB Charger 4-10 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-11 4.3.9 System Information 4-13 4.3.10 Audio configurations 4-15 4.4 RAID configurations 4-16 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-16 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-17 4.4.3 4.4.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-17 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-18 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-21 4.5.1 4.5.2 Creating a RAID...
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... from 90MHz to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - 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 Fan Xpert2 ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS DirectKey - ASUS Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface - ASUS Q-Slot, Q-Shield, Q-Connector, Q-Code Precision Tweaker...
... from 90MHz to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - 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 Fan Xpert2 ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS DirectKey - ASUS Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface - ASUS Q-Slot, Q-Shield, Q-Connector, Q-Code Precision Tweaker...
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... 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 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x COM connector 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch (embeded with GPU switch) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback...
... 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 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x COM connector 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch (embeded with GPU switch) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback...
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...protects your motherboard. Chapter 1 USB BIOS Flashback Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. Just plug in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for the ultimate convenience! ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows ... it convenient and easy to convert your DIY experience. USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot is a user-friendly utility that allows you to install...
...protects your motherboard. Chapter 1 USB BIOS Flashback Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. Just plug in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for the ultimate convenience! ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows ... it convenient and easy to convert your DIY experience. USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot is a user-friendly utility that allows you to install...
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EPU LED (EPU_LED) 6. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) 12. DirectKey button 14. TPU switch 19. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 23. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 24. Chapter 2 ...-1 pin USB3_34) 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 18. MemOK! BIOS Flashback button (BIOS_FLBK) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-31 2-29 2-4 2-17 2-26 2-5 2-16 2-20 2-30 2-19 2-26 2-27 2-18 2-26 2-15 2-32 2-20 2-17 2-31 2-28 2-20 2-30 2-28 2-29 ASUS A88X-PRO 2-3 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 16. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. DRAM...
EPU LED (EPU_LED) 6. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) 12. DirectKey button 14. TPU switch 19. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 23. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 24. Chapter 2 ...-1 pin USB3_34) 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 18. MemOK! BIOS Flashback button (BIOS_FLBK) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-31 2-29 2-4 2-17 2-26 2-5 2-16 2-20 2-30 2-19 2-26 2-27 2-18 2-26 2-15 2-32 2-20 2-17 2-31 2-28 2-20 2-30 2-28 2-29 ASUS A88X-PRO 2-3 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 16. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. DRAM...
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... seconds, and the BIOS is automatically flashed using standby power. A88X-PRO BIOS_FLBK A88X-PRO BIOS FLBK button 1. Save it in a USB storage and press the BIOS Flashback button for the ultimate convenience! This may have risks. It allows overclockers to update new BIOS versions without having to...the updating speed. 6. Download the USB BIOS Flashback wizard from the ASUS service website (www.asus. BIOS update is the case, please restart the system to flash. 5. 5. The Flashback function is ongoing, otherwise update will begin to complete BIOS update. • If the light ...
... seconds, and the BIOS is automatically flashed using standby power. A88X-PRO BIOS_FLBK A88X-PRO BIOS FLBK button 1. Save it in a USB storage and press the BIOS Flashback button for the ultimate convenience! This may have risks. It allows overclockers to update new BIOS versions without having to...the updating speed. 6. Download the USB BIOS Flashback wizard from the ASUS service website (www.asus. BIOS update is the case, please restart the system to flash. 5. 5. The Flashback function is ongoing, otherwise update will begin to complete BIOS update. • If the light ...
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...ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-47 ASMedia USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support 9. DO NOT insert a different connector to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode 4. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 12 Rear panel connectors 1. Audio I/O ports** 11. 6. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback... can be used as data storage only. • The USB3_2 port supports USB Charger+ and USB BIOS Flashback. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to the external SATA port. PS/2...
...ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-47 ASMedia USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support 9. DO NOT insert a different connector to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode 4. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 12 Rear panel connectors 1. Audio I/O ports** 11. 6. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback... can be used as data storage only. • The USB3_2 port supports USB Charger+ and USB BIOS Flashback. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to the external SATA port. PS/2...
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The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar AI Suite 3 main menu bar Ai Charger+ EZ Update System Information USB Charger+ USB 3.0 Boost Network iControl USB BIOS Flashback Remote GO! • The screenshots of AI Suite 3 in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Main screen Click to the software manual in this user manual are for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4
The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar AI Suite 3 main menu bar Ai Charger+ EZ Update System Information USB Charger+ USB 3.0 Boost Network iControl USB BIOS Flashback Remote GO! • The screenshots of AI Suite 3 in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Main screen Click to the software manual in this user manual are for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4
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... the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Chapter 4 ASUS A88X-PRO 4-11 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard screen Current BIOS information Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for more details. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that supports USB BIOS Flashback. 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback Wizard allows you have installed the...
... the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Chapter 4 ASUS A88X-PRO 4-11 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard screen Current BIOS information Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for more details. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that supports USB BIOS Flashback. 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback Wizard allows you have installed the...
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Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click Check for the system to : field, select the USB flash drive, then click Download. 3. After the download is complete, click OK. Wait for New BIOS Update. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click from the Save to check the latest BIOS version. 2. To download the updated BIOS: 1.
Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click Check for the system to : field, select the USB flash drive, then click Download. 3. After the download is complete, click OK. Wait for New BIOS Update. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click from the Save to check the latest BIOS version. 2. To download the updated BIOS: 1.