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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vii A88X-PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 5X Protection 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots 2-16 2.2.5 Jumper 2-18 2.2.6 Onboard ...
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vii A88X-PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 5X Protection 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots 2-16 2.2.5 Jumper 2-18 2.2.6 Onboard ...
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... read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using an adapter or extension cord. vi These devices could interrupt the ...8226; Place the product on it by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables...
... read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using an adapter or extension cord. vi These devices could interrupt the ...8226; Place the product on it by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables...
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...Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ...1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the...
...Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ...1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the...
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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 the rear I /O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating. (continued on the next page) ASUS CPU power utility - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - ASUS...durability. ASUS DRAM power utility ASUS EPU - ASUS Digital Power Design - Industry leading digital 6+2 phase power design - Strong ESD Protection for each fan ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard...
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 the rear I /O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating. (continued on the next page) ASUS CPU power utility - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - ASUS...durability. ASUS DRAM power utility ASUS EPU - ASUS Digital Power Design - Industry leading digital 6+2 phase power design - Strong ESD Protection for each fan ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard...
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... 1.1 Welcome! 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 on it another standout in your package with the list below...damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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. Before you for reference only. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new ...
... 1.1 Welcome! 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 on it another standout in your package with the list below...damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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. Before you for reference only. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new ...
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... advanced DirectX 11 graphics in x16 mode). 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 5GT/s. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of... 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 8000/7000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A-series accelerated processor with USB 3.0 - USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with AMD® ...
... advanced DirectX 11 graphics in x16 mode). 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 5GT/s. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of... 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® A-series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 8000/7000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A-series accelerated processor with USB 3.0 - USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with AMD® ...
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... interference, polyswitches (resettable fuses) around DRAM slots to more durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS motherboard back I /O shield. Passing 72-hour spray salt endurance tests, ASUS stainless steel back I /O ports to DRAM to deliver precise CPU power on actual... panels have a usage life three times longer compared to enhance anti-corrosive properties. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 5X Protection 5X PROTECTION ASUS motherboards guard your PC with excellent durability ASUS high-quality solid state capacitors assure a 5,000-hour lifespan - All examples of course...
... interference, polyswitches (resettable fuses) around DRAM slots to more durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS motherboard back I /O shield. Passing 72-hour spray salt endurance tests, ASUS stainless steel back I /O ports to DRAM to deliver precise CPU power on actual... panels have a usage life three times longer compared to enhance anti-corrosive properties. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 5X Protection 5X PROTECTION ASUS motherboards guard your PC with excellent durability ASUS high-quality solid state capacitors assure a 5,000-hour lifespan - All examples of course...
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... network bandwidth prioritized over other programs. Moreover, you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Within the profile, the programs can prioritize your system boot...
... network bandwidth prioritized over other programs. Moreover, you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Within the profile, the programs can prioritize your system boot...
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...motherboard users, but also the heatpipe design lowers the temperature of the ESD current away for a more reliable computing environment. 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more flexibility, convenience, and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. With its Fan Auto Tuning feature, ASUS... graphical BIOS interface that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-5 It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, ...
...motherboard users, but also the heatpipe design lowers the temperature of the ESD current away for a more reliable computing environment. 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more flexibility, convenience, and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. With its Fan Auto Tuning feature, ASUS... graphical BIOS interface that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-5 It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, ...
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...and vivid image on your favorite photo into the motherboard. With DirectKey, you to the BIOS Setup program with the power supply connected. It also allows you to update the BIOS! ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard. USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way ...to convert your screen. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to press the key during bootup. Chapter ...
...and vivid image on your favorite photo into the motherboard. With DirectKey, you to the BIOS Setup program with the power supply connected. It also allows you to update the BIOS! ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard. USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way ...to convert your screen. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to press the key during bootup. Chapter ...
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... to the table in regards to interpret provided Q-Code. ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in the user guide to energy consumptions. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-7 The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to display POST status for precise troubleshooting. This...
... to the table in regards to interpret provided Q-Code. ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in the user guide to energy consumptions. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-7 The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to display POST status for precise troubleshooting. This...
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Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal... Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS A88X-PRO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag ...
Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal... Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS A88X-PRO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag ...
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Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 24.4cm(9.6in) KBMS_USB12 DIGI +VRM HDMI_DP EATX12V 45... LAN_USB3_12 CHA_FAN1 AUDIO RTL 8111GR ASM 1042A CPU_FAN PCIEX1_1 BATTERY PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 ICS 477D A88X-PRO Super I/O PCI1 PCIEX16_2 SOCKET FM2+ MemOK! 7 DRAM_LED 8 1 EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) USB3_34 9 2 ...CHA_FAN4 BIOS_FLBK 10 FLBK_LED 11 AMD® A88X 12 SATA6G_12 SATA6G_34 SATA6G_56 ALC 1150 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 PCIEX16_3 CHA_FAN2 COM Q_CODE USB910 64Mb BIOS CHA_FAN3...
Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 24.4cm(9.6in) KBMS_USB12 DIGI +VRM HDMI_DP EATX12V 45... LAN_USB3_12 CHA_FAN1 AUDIO RTL 8111GR ASM 1042A CPU_FAN PCIEX1_1 BATTERY PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 ICS 477D A88X-PRO Super I/O PCI1 PCIEX16_2 SOCKET FM2+ MemOK! 7 DRAM_LED 8 1 EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) USB3_34 9 2 ...CHA_FAN4 BIOS_FLBK 10 FLBK_LED 11 AMD® A88X 12 SATA6G_12 SATA6G_34 SATA6G_56 ALC 1150 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 PCIEX16_3 CHA_FAN2 COM Q_CODE USB910 64Mb BIOS CHA_FAN3...
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The APU fits in only one correct orientation. A88X-PRO A88X-PRO CPU socket FM2+ Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD™ A-Series and Athlon Series Accelerated processors. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU!
The APU fits in only one correct orientation. A88X-PRO A88X-PRO CPU socket FM2+ Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD™ A-Series and Athlon Series Accelerated processors. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU!
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A88X-PRO A88X-PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the yellow slots for better overclocking capability.
A88X-PRO A88X-PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the yellow slots for better overclocking capability.
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...• Always install DIMMs with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel...Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install memory ...
...• Always install DIMMs with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel...Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install memory ...
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.../4GX (XMP) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - K4B2G0846D 9-11-11-28 1.65V . . Chapter 2 A88X-PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chip NO. - Chip NO. - GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC (XMP) GEIL ...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 K4B2G0846D 9-11-11-28 1.65V . . - 10-12-12-31 1.65V . . . - 10-12-12-31 1.65V . . - 10-12-12-31 1.65V . . - 10-12-10-27 1.65V...
.../4GX (XMP) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - K4B2G0846D 9-11-11-28 1.65V . . Chapter 2 A88X-PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chip NO. - Chip NO. - GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC (XMP) GEIL ...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 K4B2G0846D 9-11-11-28 1.65V . . - 10-12-12-31 1.65V . . . - 10-12-12-31 1.65V . . - 10-12-12-31 1.65V . . - 10-12-10-27 1.65V...
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... mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x8 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 1 2 A88X-PRO 3 4 5 6 7 Slot No. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot [dark brown] (at x8 mode) 6. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or...
... mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x8 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 1 2 A88X-PRO 3 4 5 6 7 Slot No. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot [dark brown] (at x8 mode) 6. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or...
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... recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x16_3 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCI_1 PCI_2 LAN A B C D E F G H - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - HD Audio shared - - - - - - - ASMedia USB 3.0 controller - ASUS A88X-PRO 2-17 shared - - - - - - - - - -
... recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x16_3 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCI_1 PCI_2 LAN A B C D E F G H - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - HD Audio shared - - - - - - - ASMedia USB 3.0 controller - ASUS A88X-PRO 2-17 shared - - - - - - - - - -