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...any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package...package with different models. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. User Guide ASUS A88X-PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of new ...
...any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package...package with different models. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. User Guide ASUS A88X-PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with 6.0 Gb/s label 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of new ...
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... usage life three times longer compared to provide excellent durability and enhanced thermal capacity. ASUS High-Quality 5K Solid Capacitors 2.5X longer lifespan with 5X PROTECTION. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-3 We use quality components like ESD units tested to strict standards that ensures electrostatic ...discharges are among the most essential motherboard components. ASUS DRAM Fuse Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short...
... usage life three times longer compared to provide excellent durability and enhanced thermal capacity. ASUS High-Quality 5K Solid Capacitors 2.5X longer lifespan with 5X PROTECTION. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-3 We use quality components like ESD units tested to strict standards that ensures electrostatic ...discharges are among the most essential motherboard components. ASUS DRAM Fuse Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short...
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... 1 ESD Protect your modified settings • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. With its Fan Auto Tuning feature...only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. It offers you to the computer. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-5 ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorite function allows you to quickly access the frequently used items ...
... 1 ESD Protect your modified settings • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. With its Fan Auto Tuning feature...only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. It offers you to the computer. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-5 ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorite function allows you to quickly access the frequently used items ...
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... Detailed PC status display and diagnostics The Q-Code is designed to energy consumptions. ASUS Q-Connector Make Connection Quick and Accurate! The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in line with one cable at a time,...with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to interpret provided Q-Code. Users can refer to the table in the user guide to reduce carbon footprint of plugging in regards to display POST status for precise troubleshooting. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-7...
... Detailed PC status display and diagnostics The Q-Code is designed to energy consumptions. ASUS Q-Connector Make Connection Quick and Accurate! The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in line with one cable at a time,...with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to interpret provided Q-Code. Users can refer to the table in the user guide to reduce carbon footprint of plugging in regards to display POST status for precise troubleshooting. ASUS A88X-PRO 1-7...
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Chapter 2 ASUS A88X-PRO 2-1 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 motherboard settings. • Unplug ...
Chapter 2 ASUS A88X-PRO 2-1 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 motherboard settings. • Unplug ...
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... (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 DDR3 DIMM slots 7. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56, USB78, USB910) 21. BIOS Flashback button (BIOS_FLBK) 11. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) 12...
... (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 DDR3 DIMM slots 7. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56, USB78, USB910) 21. BIOS Flashback button (BIOS_FLBK) 11. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) 12...
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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. 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.
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... - - - . . . 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.5V1.7V . . 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.5V1.7V . . (continued on the next page) ASUS A88X-PRO 2-7 DDR3 2250 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC (XMP) GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC (XMP) KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS (XMP) KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA EEIH (XMP) KINGMAX FLKE85F... - - KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX (XMP) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - Chapter 2 A88X-PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing 9-11-9-28 DIMM socket support Voltage...
... - - - . . . 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.5V1.7V . . 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.5V1.7V . . (continued on the next page) ASUS A88X-PRO 2-7 DDR3 2250 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC (XMP) GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC (XMP) KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS (XMP) KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA EEIH (XMP) KINGMAX FLKE85F... - - KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX (XMP) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - Chapter 2 A88X-PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing 9-11-9-28 DIMM socket support Voltage...
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... - - - 1.5V . . 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.5V . 8GB DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5V . . 4GB DS - - 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 2GB) DS CORSAIR CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS...
... - - - 1.5V . . 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.5V . 8GB DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5V . . 4GB DS - - 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 2GB) DS CORSAIR CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS...
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... - - .. Transcend 8G DDR3 1333 DIMM CL9 8GB DS - HMDD308GU648D1B9CMEX 8GB DS FFCT 512X8DDR3 WT - - .. . 1.5V . . . 1.5V . . 1.5V . ASUS A88X-PRO 2-15 Elixir M2F2G64CB88G7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80GN-CG - - .. . PATRIOT PSD32G13332H 2GB DS - - - - .. . RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA N/A 9 - .. ... modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into either the yellow slots or...
... - - .. Transcend 8G DDR3 1333 DIMM CL9 8GB DS - HMDD308GU648D1B9CMEX 8GB DS FFCT 512X8DDR3 WT - - .. . 1.5V . . . 1.5V . . 1.5V . ASUS A88X-PRO 2-15 Elixir M2F2G64CB88G7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80GN-CG - - .. . PATRIOT PSD32G13332H 2GB DS - - - - .. . RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA N/A 9 - .. ... modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into either the yellow slots or...
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... - - - - - AMD FCH USB3.0 Controller_2 - HD Audio shared - - - - - - - Onboard VGA Controller - shared - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. ASMedia USB 3.0 controller - ASUS A88X-PRO 2-17 shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - AMD FCH USB3.0 Controller_1 - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - AMD FCH SATA Controller - - - shared - - - - - - Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe...
... - - - - - AMD FCH USB3.0 Controller_2 - HD Audio shared - - - - - - - Onboard VGA Controller - shared - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. ASMedia USB 3.0 controller - ASUS A88X-PRO 2-17 shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - AMD FCH USB3.0 Controller_1 - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - AMD FCH SATA Controller - - - shared - - - - - - Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe...
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... the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-19 button Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual ... using the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. function. • The MemOK! A88X-PRO Memok! Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switches/buttons Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. This is tested....
... the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-19 button Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual ... using the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. function. • The MemOK! A88X-PRO Memok! Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switches/buttons Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. This is tested....
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... to Enable. • If you change the BIOS settings, and enable the EPU function at the same time. A88X-PRO DirectKey A88X-PRO DirectKey button Ensure to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-21 It also allows you to Chapter 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. Press...
... to Enable. • If you change the BIOS settings, and enable the EPU function at the same time. A88X-PRO DirectKey A88X-PRO DirectKey button Ensure to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-21 It also allows you to Chapter 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. Press...
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...cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. DRAM LED A88X-PRO A88X-PRO DRAM LED 3. This is found, the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. A88X-PRO A88X-PRO Q-Code LED ASUS A88X-PRO 2-23 This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to the error device...the system status. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a 2-digit error code that the system is solved. A88X-PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off A88X-PRO Onboard LED 2. The green LED lights up to the Q-Code table on the next page for details.
...cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. DRAM LED A88X-PRO A88X-PRO DRAM LED 3. This is found, the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. A88X-PRO A88X-PRO Q-Code LED ASUS A88X-PRO 2-23 This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to the error device...the system status. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a 2-digit error code that the system is solved. A88X-PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off A88X-PRO Onboard LED 2. The green LED lights up to the Q-Code table on the next page for details.
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... Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) (continued on the next page) ASUS A88X-PRO 2-25 F7 F8 F9 FA FB - Chapter 2 Code 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 - E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC...
... Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) (continued on the next page) ASUS A88X-PRO 2-25 F7 F8 F9 FA FB - Chapter 2 Code 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 - E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC...
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... Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ASUS A88X-PRO 2-27 Out of the Architectural Protocols are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. Chapter 2 Code A9 AA AB AC...
... Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ASUS A88X-PRO 2-27 Out of the Architectural Protocols are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. Chapter 2 Code A9 AA AB AC...
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4. TPU LED The TPU LED lights up when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. A88X-PRO TPU_LED A88X-PRO TPU Boost LED ASUS A88X-PRO 2-29 EPU LED The EPU LED lights up when the BIOS-FLBK function is enabled. BIOS_FLBK LED The BIOS_FLBK LED lights up when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. Chapter 2 A88X-PRO FLBK_LED A88X-PRO FLBK LED 5. EPU_LED A88X-PRO A88X-PRO EPU LED 6.
4. TPU LED The TPU LED lights up when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. A88X-PRO TPU_LED A88X-PRO TPU Boost LED ASUS A88X-PRO 2-29 EPU LED The EPU LED lights up when the BIOS-FLBK function is enabled. BIOS_FLBK LED The BIOS_FLBK LED lights up when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. Chapter 2 A88X-PRO FLBK_LED A88X-PRO FLBK LED 5. EPU_LED A88X-PRO A88X-PRO EPU LED 6.
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... SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A88X-PRO AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition A88X-PRO Front panel audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports up to 3.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for ... opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-31 Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is for details. 2. By default, this connector.
... SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A88X-PRO AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition A88X-PRO Front panel audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports up to 3.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for ... opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-31 Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is for details. 2. By default, this connector.
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...are for a serial (COM) port. A88X-PRO USB3_34 PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSTXGND IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND A88X-PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector You can have ...A88X-PRO A88X-PRO Serial port (COM) connector The serial port bracket (COM) module is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector, then install the module to 4.8Gbps connection speed. ASUS A88X-PRO...
...are for a serial (COM) port. A88X-PRO USB3_34 PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSTXGND IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND A88X-PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector You can have ...A88X-PRO A88X-PRO Serial port (COM) connector The serial port bracket (COM) module is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector, then install the module to 4.8Gbps connection speed. ASUS A88X-PRO...
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...the system power LED. PANEL PWR_LED SPEAKER PWR_LED+ PWR_LED+5V Ground Ground Speaker HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground A88X-PRO PIN 1 HDD_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply A88X-PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system ... lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-35 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
...the system power LED. PANEL PWR_LED SPEAKER PWR_LED+ PWR_LED+5V Ground Ground Speaker HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground A88X-PRO PIN 1 HDD_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply A88X-PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system ... lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS A88X-PRO 2-35 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.